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How to get fromLake Macquarie to Airlie Beachby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Lake Macquarie to Airlie Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane NTL - PPP
    8h 19m
    $291–970

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    30h 58m
    $178–4,243

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    32h 54m
    $218–366

  4. Drive 1,748.1 km

    1. Drive from Morisset to Airlie Beachcar car 1,748.1 km
    20h 51m
    $311–449

  5. Fly Newcastle Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane NTL - HTI
    8h 11m
    $338–844

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    8h 37m
    $358–965

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    8h 15m
    $241–791

  8. Fly Newcastle Airport to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    10h 39m
    $297–624

  9. Fly Newcastle Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane NTL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    10h 23m
    $608–2,094

  10. Bus via Watt St Opp Customs House

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    36h 23m
    $285–556

Lake Macquarie to Airlie Beach by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,481.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Station to Airlie Beach Central via Broadmeadow Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 30h 58m.

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