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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Shute Harbour by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    6h 14m
    $358–978

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross 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
    44h 21m
    $278–4,488

  3. Bus

    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
    45h 59m
    $402–769

  4. Drive  2,377.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Shute Harbourcar car 2,377.7 km
    28h 14m
    $431–622

  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
    7h 54m
    $389–889

  6. Bus via Campbellfield

    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 5h
    $376–519

Melbourne to Shute Harbour by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration44h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,006.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Shute Harbour, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 44h 21m.

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