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How to get fromMelbourne to Whitsunday Islandsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    4h 19m
    $258–828

  2. Train

    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 13m
    $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 Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    45h 59m
    $425–743

  4. Drive  2,362.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Bowencar car 2,362.6 km
    28h 26m
    $508–733

  5. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    4h 29m
    $338–978

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    46h 38m
    $337–783

Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration44h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,964 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Shute Harbour Road at Hermitage Drive via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 44h 13m.

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