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How to get fromPerth to Whitsundaysby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Whitsundays by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane PER - HTI
    9h 13m
    $434–1,005

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    5d 5h
    $1,154–12,215

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    6d 5h
    $2,900–22,880

Perth to Whitsundays by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,531 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Whitsundays, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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