Rome2Rio

How to get fromWhitsunday Island to Gold Coastby unknown, plane, train, bus, tram, or ferry

Find Transport to Gold Coast

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Whitsunday Island to Gold Coast by unknown, plane, train, bus, tram, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Travel to Great Barrier Reef Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane HTI - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    4h 22m

  2. Travel, train

    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Proserpineunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    18h 41m

  3. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Airlie Beachunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus
    21h 56m

  4. Travel to Great Barrier Reef Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane HTI - OOL
    5h 45m

  5. Travel to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train, tram

    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Palm Bayunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane PPP - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    4. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2tram tram
    6h 59m

  6. Travel, ferry, bus, train

    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Hamilton Island Marinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    25h 25m

Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitsunday Island to Gold Coast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 999.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Whitsunday Island, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Whitsunday Island to Gold Coast. However, you can travel to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitsunday Island to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Proserpine, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 18h 41m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

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