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How to get fromSydney to Great Barrier Reef Arenaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Arena by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    6h 17m
    $238–572

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    28h 37m
    $188–3,871

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    31h 4m
    $299–570

  4. Drive 1,707.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Arenacar car 1,707.4 km
    20h 23m
    $307–443

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine to Mackaybus bus
    7h 15m
    $246–857

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    9h 1m
    $273–570

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane SYD - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Great Barrier Reef Arenacar car
    7h 50m
    $518–1,672

  8. Bus via Sarina

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Sarinabus bus Pm16
    38h 28m
    $253–374

Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Arena by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,448.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Great Barrier Reef Arena, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Great Barrier Reef Arena via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Mackay in around 28h 37m.

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