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How to get fromPenrith to Airlie Beachby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Penrith to Airlie Beach by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    6h 51m
    $354–962

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    33h 33m
    $183–4,264

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus bus N70
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    35h 54m
    $301–588

  4. Drive 1,865.2 km

    1. Drive from Penrith to Airlie Beachcar car 1,865.2 km
    21h 51m
    $330–477

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    6h 29m
    $237–788

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Drive from Penrith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane OAG - PPP
    9h 3m
    $678–1,207

  7. Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane NTL - PPP
    11h 10m
    $300–984

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    39h 57m
    $276–409

Penrith to Airlie Beach by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration33h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,624.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Penrith Station to Airlie Beach Central via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 33h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Airlie Beach via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 35h 54m.

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