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How to get fromManly to Whitsunday Islandsby ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Whitsunday Islands by ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    4h 13m
    $279–994

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    33h 29m
    $207–4,277

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    35h 22m
    $307–572

  4. Drive  1,900.8 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Bowencar car 1,900.8 km
    22h 37m
    $344–497

  5. Ferry, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    4h 18m
    $209–844

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    39h 4m
    $312–487

Manly to Whitsunday Islands by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration33h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,549 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Airlie Beach via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 35h 22m.

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