There are 7 ways to get from Coogee to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Line 370 bus, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
best- Take the bus from Arden St Opp Coogee Bay Rd to Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand Abus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane SYD - HTI
6h 21m$352–929Train via Randwick Rugby Club, Brook St
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
33h 45m$187–4,262Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
33h 25m$188–4,262Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
34h 45m$314–606Drive 1,861.7 km
- Drive from Coogee to Airlie Beachcar 1,861.7 km
22h 14m$334–482Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
5h 59m$235–785Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus Pm16
39h 33m$277–411
Coogee to Airlie Beach by tram, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coogee to Airlie Beach is to bus via Chatswood which costs $270 - $420 and takes 39h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Coogee to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Coogee to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Randwick Rugby Club, Brook St and arriving at Airlie Beach via Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Coogee station to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Randwick station and arriving at Proserpine via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 25m.
The distance between Coogee and Airlie Beach is 1578 km. The road distance is 1861.7 km.
The best way to get from Coogee to Airlie Beach without a car is to train which takes 33h 25m and costs $180 - $4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Coogee to Airlie Beach, including transfers.
Coogee to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Coogee to Airlie Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Coogee to Airlie Beach is to train which takes 33h 25m and costs $180 - $4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 34h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $800 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Coogee, NSW, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Randwick station to Airlie Beach Central via Central Chalmers Street station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 33h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Randwick Rugby Club, Brook St to Airlie Beach via Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 34h 45m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,972
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $110–160
- AChoice
- $200–260
- Gold Class
- $3,171
- Heritage Class
- $3,972
Train from Roma Street to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,972
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $110–160
- AChoice
- $200–260
- Gold Class
- $3,171
- Heritage Class
- $3,972
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Arden St Opp Coogee Bay Rd to Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–300
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Coogee to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Coogee to Airlie Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coogee to Airlie Beach is 1862 km. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Coogee to Airlie Beach.
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