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

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There are 9 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Airlie Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane PQQ - PPP
    10h 10m
    $486–1,160

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    26h 50m
    $159–4,215

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    30h 31m
    $249–409

  4. Drive 1,632.3 km

    1. Drive from Port Macquarie to Airlie Beachcar car 1,632.3 km
    18h 36m
    $289–418

  5. Fly Port Macquarie to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane PQQ - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    10h 30m
    $302–1,014

  6. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CFS - PPP
    10h 38m
    $677–1,222

  7. Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Heatherbraebus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane NTL - PPP
    11h 32m
    $327–1,120

  8. Bus to Armidale, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ARM - PPP
    11h 47m
    $277–990

  9. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    31h
    $261–512

Port Macquarie to Airlie Beach by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Port Macquarie to Airlie Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,341 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Airlie Beach Central via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 26h 50m.

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