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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Whitsundaysby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Whitsundays by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

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

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    36h
    $309–572

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    36h 37m
    $279–702

  4. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    40h 18m
    $337–573

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Whitsundays.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,526.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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