There are 9 ways to get from Glen Innes to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus to Armidale, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
best- Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane ARM - PPP
9h 38m$267–976Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus 142
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain
25h$154–4,187Bus
- Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus 142
- Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus
27h 47m$219–386Drive 1,369.5 km
- Drive from Glen Innes to Airlie Beachcar 1,369.5 km
15h 58m$247–356Bus, train to Tamworth, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane TMW - PPP
11h 22m$331–1,102Bus to Armidale, fly to Mackay, bus
- Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Mackay (MKY)plane ARM - MKY
- Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus
14h 44m$523–680Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CFS - PPP
12h 48m$278–1,077Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane BNE - PPP
12h 16m$241–862Bus via Airlie Beach
- Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus 142
- Take the bus from Grafton to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus
30h 3m$225–371
Glen Innes to Airlie Beach by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glen Innes to Airlie Beach is to bus which costs $210 - $390 and takes 27h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Innes to Airlie Beach is to bus and fly which takes 9h 38m and costs $260 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Innes to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St and arriving at Airlie Beach via Grafton Station, Coach Stop and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.
The distance between Glen Innes and Airlie Beach is 1307 km. The road distance is 1369.5 km.
The best way to get from Glen Innes to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h and costs $150 - $4,200.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Glen Innes to Airlie Beach, including transfers.
Glen Innes to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St station.
Glen Innes to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Grafton Station, Coach Stop.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Innes to Airlie Beach is 1370 km. It takes approximately 15h 58m to drive from Glen Innes to Airlie Beach.
There are 398+ hotels available in Airlie Beach.
What companies run services between Glen Innes, NSW, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Airlie Beach via Grafton Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 27h 47m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Armidale to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Tamworth to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Tamworth to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Tamworth to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Armidale to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Armidale to Mackay via Sydney, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Armidale to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Tamworth to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Armidale to Mackay via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–600
Flights from Armidale to Mackay via Coffs Harbour Airport, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–600
Flights from Armidale to Mackay via Tamworth, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $480–600
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Armidale to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Tamworth to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $20–26
- First
- $28–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $29–45
Train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $18–27
- First Class
- $24–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- 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/
- 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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Grafton to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $85–130
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