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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Whitsunday Islandby train, plane, unknown, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Whitsunday Island by train, plane, unknown, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

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    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 27m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Nambour to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    14h 45m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    19h 4m

  4. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MCY - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 43m

  5. Line 620 bus, line 615 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus bus
    3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    4. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BNE - PPP
    5. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    8h 29m

  6. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane HVB - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    9h 38m

  7. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    21h 19m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,031.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Whitsunday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the line 620 bus to Maroochydore station, platform 1, take the line 615 bus to Landsborough station, stop A, walk to Landsborough station, platform 2, take the train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Whitsunday Island via Nambour and Proserpine in around 14h 45m.

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