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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Whitsunday Islandsby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Whitsunday Islands by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    3h 38m
    $251–1,101

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train
    14h 57m
    $295–2,425

  3. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CNS - HTI
    7h 8m
    $451–1,101

Great Barrier Reef to Whitsunday Islands by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

Skytrans flies from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a week.

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