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How to get fromWhitsunday Islands to Melbourneby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PPP - MEL
    3h 35m
    $267–817

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    44h 37m
    $284–4,527

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2d 2h
    $440–775

  4. Drive  2,362.7 km

    1. Drive from Bowen to Melbournecar car 2,362.7 km
    28h 19m
    $508–733

  5. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane HTI - MEL
    3h 40m
    $343–964

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 21h
    $2,724–7,716

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 23h
    $2,770–3,935

Whitsunday Islands to Melbourne by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration44h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,964.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Southern Cross via Proserpine, Proserpine, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 44h 37m.

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