There are 8 ways to get from Parkhurst to Airlie Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus Townsville / ...
8h 6m$66–170Train
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 16m$110–1,768Drive 471.7 km
- Drive from Parkhurst to Airlie Beachcar 471.7 km
5h 21m$85–122Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane ROK - HTI
6h 27m$538–989Bus via Airlie Beach
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
8h 59m$66–120Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus Pm16
- Take the bus from Carmila to Airlie Beachbus Pm16
9h 15m$76–116Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane ROK - PPP
6h 5m$571–876Fly to Mackay, bus
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)plane ROK - MKY
- Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus
5h 55m$347–729
Parkhurst to Airlie Beach by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parkhurst to Airlie Beach is to bus via Airlie Beach which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Parkhurst to Airlie Beach is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkhurst to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Yaamba Rd at Parkhurst School and arriving at Airlie Beach via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkhurst to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Proserpine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Parkhurst and Airlie Beach is 509 km. The road distance is 471.7 km.
The best way to get from Parkhurst to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Parkhurst to Airlie Beach, including transfers.
Parkhurst to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Parkhurst to Airlie Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Parkhurst to Airlie Beach is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $1,800 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Parkhurst, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–1,648 and the journey takes 6h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
Flights from Rockhampton to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,648
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $55–80
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,316
- Heritage Class
- $1,648
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Parkhurst to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Airlie Beach station.
Parkhurst to Airlie Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Proserpine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkhurst to Airlie Beach is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Parkhurst to Airlie Beach.
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