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

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane HTI - SYD
    2h 43m
    $238–729

  2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PPP - SYD
    2h 48m
    $173–700

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    32h 49m
    $193–4,265

  4. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3206 / ...
    35h 38m
    $218–372

  5. Drive 1,896.4 km

    1. Drive from Bowen to Sydneycar car 1,896.4 km
    22h 32m
    $340–492

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    39h 14m
    $341–686

Whitsunday Islands to Sydney by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,536.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port of Airlie to Central Station via Proserpine station, Proserpine, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 32h 49m.

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