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How to get fromMelbourne to Whitsundayby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Whitsunday by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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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 4m
    $358–948

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    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 bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    47h 33m
    $344–968

  3. Bus, ferry

    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 Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    47h 14m
    $431–771

  4. Drive 2,274.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Whitsundaycar car 2,274.5 km
    28h 3m
    $403–582

  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
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    9h 9m
    $399–924

  6. Bus, ferry 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 to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    2d 5h
    $412–753

Melbourne to Whitsunday by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,012 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 5 times a day.

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