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How to get fromSydney to Whitsunday Islandsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    3h 58m
    $188–722

  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 11m
    $181–4,250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    33h 39m
    $289–520

  4. Drive 1,895.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Bowencar car 1,895.9 km
    22h 31m
    $340–491

  5. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    3h 58m
    $248–772

  6. Train via Central Station

    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 14m
    $181–4,250

  7. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    37h 41m
    $324–547

Sydney to Whitsunday Islands by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration32h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,529.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Shute Harbour Road at Hermitage Drive via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 32h 11m.

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