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

The cheapest way to get from Whitsundays to Melbourne is to fly which costs $290 - $850 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitsundays to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $290 - $850.

How far is it from Whitsundays to Melbourne?

The distance between Whitsundays and Melbourne is 1987 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitsundays to Melbourne without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Sydney which takes 47h 40m and costs $360 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Whitsundays to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5332+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Fly
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1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane HTI - MEL
3h 35m
$299–842
Ferry, bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
4. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
47h 40m
$367–778
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2d 3h
$462–818
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 1h
$2,802–3,988

Whitsundays to Melbourne by ferry, bus, and train

7Weekly Services

47h 40mAverage Duration

$367Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,986.5 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day.

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