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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Whitsundaysby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Whitsundays by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MCY - HTI
    6h 31m
    $370–800

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    19h 48m
    $158–406

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nambour to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    16h 59m
    $179–3,705

  4. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    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
    7h 2m
    $230–876

  5. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    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
    9h 25m
    $534–1,034

  6. Bus, ferry via Tewantin Primary School

    1. Take the bus from Tewantin Primary School to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    20h 18m
    $160–246

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Whitsundays by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration19h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 823.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) twice daily.

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