What is the cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach is to line 860 bus which costs $1 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach?

The fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach is to line 860 bus which takes 4 min and costs $1.

Is there a direct bus between Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port of Airlie and arriving at Airlie Beach Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Hamilton Island Marina and arriving at Port of Airlie. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach?

The distance between Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach is 2 km. The road distance is 78.8 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach?

Book your Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I travel from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach without a car is to line 860 bus which takes 4 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach?

The line 860 bus from Port of Airlie to Airlie Beach Central takes 4 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach bus from?

Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Port of Airlie station.

Where does the Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach bus arrive?

Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Airlie Beach Central station.

Can I drive from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach is 79 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach.

Where can I stay near Airlie Beach?

There are 400+ hotels available in Airlie Beach.

Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach - 5 ways to travel via line 860 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach by bus, ferry, car, taxi, or foot

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Line 860 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Port of Airlie to Airlie Beach Centralbus 860
4 min
$1
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry
1h 25m
$100–190
Drive 78.8 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Airlie Beachcar 78.8 km
58 min
$14–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bowen to Airlie Beachtaxi 78.8 km
58 min
$210–250
Walk
1. Take the walk from Airlie Beach to Airlie Beachwalk 1 km
12 min

Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach by bus

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Distance: 1.9 km
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from Port of Airlie to Airlie Beach Central hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Cruise Whitsundays operates a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlie every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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