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How to get fromHail Creek to Airlie Beachby car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Hail Creek to Airlie Beach by car, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Hail Creek to Mackaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    3h 45m
    $41–66

  2. Drive 237.1 km

    1. Drive from Hail Creek to Airlie Beachcar car 237.1 km
    2h 52m
    $42–61

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Hail Creek to Mackaycar car
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    4h 19m
    $45–496

  4. Drive, bus via Sarina

    1. Drive from Hail Creek to Sarinacar car
    2. Take the bus from Sarina to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    4h 41m
    $52–102

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Map of how to get from Hail Creek to Airlie Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Hail Creek to Airlie Beach. However, you can drive to Mackay then take the bus to Airlie Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Hail Creek to Airlie Beach in around 2h 52m.

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