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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    6h 25m
    $65–170

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    7h 43m
    $59–1,653

  3. Drive 481.3 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachcar car 481.3 km
    5h 29m
    $86–124

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ROK - PPP
    5h 31m
    $516–773

  5. Bus via Carmila

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Carmila to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    7h 35m
    $78–113

  6. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane ROK - HTI
    6h 10m
    $485–904

  7. Fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane ROK - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    5h 21m
    $290–648

Rockhampton to Airlie Beach by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Rockhampton, 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. Two other operators also service this route. 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.

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