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How to get fromDaintree to Airlie Beachby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Daintree to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    7h 49m
    $391–1,270

  2. Drive 727.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Daintree to Airlie Beachcar car 727.9 km
    8h 57m
    $131–189

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    13h 4m
    $178–273

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mossman to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h 51m
    $248–2,423

  5. Bus, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    3. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    12h 4m
    $377–723

  6. Bus, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    9h 58m
    $418–2,893

  7. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm19
    13h 26m
    $168–233

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 668.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Daintree, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Daintree to Airlie Beach via Daintree River Ferry, Cairns, and Cairns in around 13h 4m.

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