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How to get fromPenrith to Whitsunday Islandby train, plane, unknown, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Penrith to Whitsunday Island by train, plane, unknown, bus, car, or ferry

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

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    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
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    4h 54m

  2. Train, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Proserpine to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    32h 44m

  3. Bus, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    37h 1m

  4. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    7h 1m

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Drive from Penrith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane OAG - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    7h 23m

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Mackay, travel

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    3. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    8h 16m

  7. Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    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 Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane NTL - HTI
    4. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    9h 5m

  8. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    5. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    42h 19m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penrith to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,600.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Whitsunday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith Station to Whitsunday Island via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Proserpine in around 32h 44m.

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