There are 7 ways to get from Homebush to Airlie Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane SYD - HTI
6h 18m$352–949Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
31h 56m$182–4,254Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3105
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
36h 14m$247–408Drive 1,852 km
- Drive from Homebush to Airlie Beachcar 1,852 km
22h 2m$331–478Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
5h 56m$235–836Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane NTL - PPP
10h 42m$297–1,080Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus Townsville / ...
39h 47m$306–589
Homebush to Airlie Beach by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Homebush to Airlie Beach is to bus which costs $240 - $410 and takes 36h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Homebush to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $230 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Homebush to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Underwood Rd After Pomeroy St and arriving at Airlie Beach via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Homebush station to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Strathfield Station and arriving at Proserpine via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 56m.
The distance between Homebush and Airlie Beach is 1583 km. The road distance is 1852 km.
The best way to get from Homebush to Airlie Beach without a car is to train which takes 31h 56m and costs $180 - $4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Homebush to Airlie Beach, including transfers.
Homebush to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
Homebush to Airlie Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Homebush to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $350 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $4,300 and takes 31h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $410 and takes 36h 14m.
What companies run services between Homebush, NSW, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Strathfield Station to Airlie Beach Central via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 31h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Thursday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- 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 Strathfield Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–310
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $180–250
- Advantage
- $220–330
- Flexible
- $280–400
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More Questions & Answers
Homebush to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Homebush to Airlie Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Homebush to Airlie Beach is 1852 km. It takes approximately 22h 2m to drive from Homebush to Airlie Beach.
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