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

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There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle to Whitsunday Islands by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane NTL - PPP
    6h 1m
    $244–906

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    29h 51m
    $171–4,229

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    31h 55m
    $237–480

  4. Drive 1,782.4 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Bowencar car 1,782.4 km
    21h 13m
    $316–456

  5. Fly Newcastle Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane NTL - HTI
    5h 31m
    $234–656

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    6h 43m
    $198–736

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    6h 43m
    $258–786

  8. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    35h 5m
    $257–369

Newcastle to Whitsunday Islands by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,428.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broadmeadow Station to Shute Harbour Road at Hermitage Drive via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 29h 51m.

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