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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitehaven Beachby plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitehaven Beach by plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    3h 14m

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AVV - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    9h

  3. Train, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    44h 17m

  4. Bus, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    2d

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    2. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h 20m

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Mackay, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane MEL - MKY
    2. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    6h 40m

  7. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    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 bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    5. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    2d 1h

  8. Bus, ferry, travel

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    5. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    2d 5h

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,978.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Whitehaven Beach, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, take the train to Lara Station, walk to Lara Station/Hicks St, take the line 18 bus to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), then travel to Whitehaven Beach.

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