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How to get fromShute Harbour (Water) to Airlie Beachby bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shute Harbour (Water) to Airlie Beach by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanadebus bus 860
    10 min
    $1–13

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    50 min
    $45–80

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shute Harbour (Water) to Airlie Beachtaxi taxi 10.9 km
    11 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 10.9 km

    1. Drive from Shute Harbour (Water) to Airlie Beachcar car 10.9 km
    11 min
    $2–3

Shute Harbour (Water) to Airlie Beach by bus

Calendar370Weekly Buses
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.5 km
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Shute Harbour (Water), QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 10 min. Queensland Rail Travel also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Cruise Whitsundays operates a ferry from Shute Harbour to Port of Airlie once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 50 min.

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