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How to get fromMelbourne to Long Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Long Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    6h 24m
    $300–820

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    7h 44m
    $412–982

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AVV - PPP
    10h 47m
    $416–1,359

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,999 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Long Island, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 5 times a day.

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