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How to get fromSydney to Airlie Beachby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Airlie Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    6h 8m
    $348–942

  2. Train

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    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
    32h 12m
    $183–4,256

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    33h 10m
    $319–610

  4. Drive 1,853.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Airlie Beachcar car 1,853.6 km
    22h 5m
    $332–480

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    5h 45m
    $231–829

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane NTL - PPP
    10h 34m
    $296–1,077

  7. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    39h 26m
    $273–404

Sydney to Airlie Beach by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration32h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,573.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Airlie Beach Central via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 32h 12m.

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