There are 6 ways to get from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus Townsville / ...
6h 52m$155–276Drive 460.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beachcar 460.8 km
5h 15m$82–118Train
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 12m$151–1,816Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane ROK - PPP
5h 56m$613–924Bus via Jones St near Brosnan Cr hail 'n' ride
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
9h 18m$124–189Fly to Mackay, bus
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)plane ROK - MKY
- Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus
5h 51m$389–778
Rockhampton (ROK) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Airlie Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Proserpine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Capricorn Caves and Airlie Beach is 524 km. The road distance is 460.8 km.
The best way to get from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach, including transfers.
Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $150 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $1,900 and takes 8h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $950 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Capricorn Caves, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–1,648 and the journey takes 6h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,648
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $55–80
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,316
- Heritage Class
- $1,648
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Airlie Beach station.
Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Proserpine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Capricorn Caves to Airlie Beach.
There are 400+ hotels available in Airlie Beach.