There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Shute Harbour by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane SYD - HTI
5h 43m$303–857Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
32h 23m$181–4,250Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
33h 52m$320–601Drive 1,864.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Shute Harbourcar 1,864.2 km
22h 15m$335–484Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
- Take the ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbourferry
7h 28m$299–833Train via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
32h 27m$181–4,250Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus Pm16
40h 15m$274–405
Sydney to Shute Harbour by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Shute Harbour is to bus via Chatswood which costs $270 - $410 and takes 40h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Shute Harbour is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $300 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Shute Harbour. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Airlie Beach Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Shute Harbour. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Proserpine via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 23m.
The distance between Sydney and Shute Harbour is 1558 km. The road distance is 1864.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Shute Harbour without a car is to train which takes 32h 23m and costs $180 - $4,300.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Sydney to Shute Harbour, including transfers.
Sydney to Shute Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Shute Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Shute Harbour is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $300 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $4,300 and takes 32h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 33h 52m.
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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,972
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $110–160
- AChoice
- $200–260
- Gold Class
- $3,171
- Heritage Class
- $3,972
Train from Roma Street to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,972
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $110–160
- AChoice
- $200–260
- Gold Class
- $3,171
- Heritage Class
- $3,972
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–300
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 0488 022 868
- [email protected]
- Website
- islandtransfers.com
Ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $69
- Schedules at
- islandtransfers.com
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Shute Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Shute Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Shute Harbour is 1864 km. It takes approximately 22h 15m to drive from Sydney to Shute Harbour.
There are 383+ hotels available in Shute Harbour.















