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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Islandsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Islands by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2h 35m
    $170–700

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    33h 17m
    $182–4,253

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    34h 45m
    $281–522

  4. Drive 1,905.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Bowencar car 1,905.2 km
    22h 39m
    $338–487

  5. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    2h 35m
    $230–750

  6. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    38h 54m
    $299–503

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Shute Harbour Road at Hermitage Drive via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 33h 17m.

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