There are 8 ways to get from Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus to Cairns, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
best- Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CNS - PPP
7h 17m$363–1,098Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus Cairns
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
13h 53m$103–2,248Bus
- Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus Cairns
- Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus Au050 / ...
12h 32m$110–182Drive 828.8 km
- Drive from Daintree Rainforest to Airlie Beachcar 828.8 km
13h$147–213Bus to Cairns, fly to Mackay, bus
- Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CNS - MKY
- Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus
11h 33m$309–652Bus to Cairns, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane CNS - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar
9h 26m$630–1,722Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Take the bus from PK's to Cooktownbus
- Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CTN - PPP
8h 16m$719–1,260Bus via Airlie Beach
- Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus Cairns
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie Beachbus Pm19
12h 55m$110–162
Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach is to bus and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $360 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Wonga and arriving at Airlie Beach via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
The distance between Daintree National Park and Airlie Beach is 643 km. The road distance is 828.8 km.
The best way to get from Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus which takes 12h 32m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach, including transfers.
Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Wonga station.
Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach is 829 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Daintree National Park to Airlie Beach.
There are 400+ hotels available in Airlie Beach.
What companies run services between Daintree National Park, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Wonga to Airlie Beach via Wonga, Cairns, and Cairns in around 12h 32m.
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Cairns to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
Flights from Cooktown Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,100
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Cairns to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
Flights from Cooktown Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,100
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Mackay via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–700
Flights from Cairns to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,200
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $70–100
- AChoice
- $110–140
- Gold Class
- $1,756
- Heritage Class
- $2,200
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Wonga to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Wonga to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Wonga to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Wonga to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Wonga to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from PK's to Cooktown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Wonga to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
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 Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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