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How to get fromSydney to Long Islandby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Long Island by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    5h 58m
    $230–814

  2. 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 Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    36h 38m
    $320–719

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    7h 13m
    $372–931

  4. 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 46m
    $295–1,062

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    37h 19m
    $317–630

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

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Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,564.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Long Island, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a day.

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