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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Shute Harbourby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shute Harbour by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    4h 45m
    $317–855

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    45h 14m
    $252–4,497

  3. Bus via Skybus Coach Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    47h 41m
    $429–799

  4. Drive 2,366 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shute Harbourcar car 2,366 km
    27h 58m
    $420–607

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    6h 25m
    $350–904

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane MEL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Shute Harbourcar car
    8h 32m
    $424–1,167

  7. Fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane MEL - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    10h 11m
    $320–477

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2d 4h
    $378–512

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shute Harbour by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration45h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,985.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Shute Harbour, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 45h 14m.

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