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How to get fromSydney to Shute Harbourby plane, train, bus, car, ferry, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Shute Harbour by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    5h 43m
    $331–1,074

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 23m
    $196–4,244

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    35h 29m
    $238–356

  4. Drive  1,864.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Shute Harbourcar car 1,864.2 km
    22h 14m
    $342–494

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $312–935

  6. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    40h 14m
    $330–653

Sydney to Shute Harbour by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration32h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,558.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Shute Harbour, 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 Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 32h 23m.

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