What is the cheapest way to get from Whitsundays to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Whitsundays to Brisbane is to ferry and bus which costs $170 - $270 and takes 20h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitsundays to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Whitsundays to Brisbane is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $230 - $900.

How far is it from Whitsundays to Brisbane?

The distance between Whitsundays and Brisbane is 905 km.

How do I travel from Whitsundays to Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from Whitsundays to Brisbane without a car is to ferry and train which takes 18h 54m and costs $150 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Whitsundays to Brisbane?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Whitsundays to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2501+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Whitsundays to Brisbane - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
2h 17m
$232–880
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
18h 54m
$150–4,057
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
20h 25m
$178–261
Ferry, bus via Brisbane
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus Brisbane
22h 15m
$228–491

Whitsundays to Brisbane by ferry and bus

7Weekly Services

20h 25mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 904.6 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) twice daily.

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