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How to get fromCardwell to Whitsunday Islandby train, unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardwell to Whitsunday Island by train, unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 45m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm19
    2. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    7h 12m

  3. Train, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    3. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    9h 35m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    9h 25m

Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Cardwell, QLD, Australia and Whitsunday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cardwell to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the train to Proserpine then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Whitsunday Island via Airlie Beach in around 7h 12m.

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