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

The cheapest way to get from Whitsundays to Sydney is to ferry and bus and train which costs $280 - $550 and takes 35h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitsundays to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $270 - $1,000.

How far is it from Whitsundays to Sydney?

The distance between Whitsundays and Sydney is 1534 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitsundays to Sydney without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 35h 50m and costs $280 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Whitsundays to Sydney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 551+ hotels available in Sydney.

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

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

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1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane HTI - SYD
2h 35m
$273–963
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 Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
35h 50m
$287–537
Ferry, bus, train via Brisbane
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
37h 40m
$317–777
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
39h 34m
$352–637

Whitsundays to Sydney by ferry, bus, and train

7Weekly Services

35h 50mAverage Duration

$287Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,534.3 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 5 times a day.

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