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How to get fromTownsville to Whitsundaysby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Whitsundays by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    5h 30m
    $72–150

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    6h 6m
    $66–984

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane TSV - HTI
    4h 35m
    $500–1,000

  4. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    5h 41m
    $69–116

Townsville to Whitsundays by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Whitsundays, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) every 4 hours.

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