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How to get fromWollongong to Airlie Beachby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Wollongong to Airlie Beach by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    6h 21m
    $238–788

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    34h 18m
    $191–4,266

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    36h 7m
    $322–611

  4. Drive 1,926.9 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Airlie Beachcar car 1,926.9 km
    23h 2m
    $342–494

  5. Train, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    7h 1m
    $355–962

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    40h 32m
    $278–410

Wollongong to Airlie Beach by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,633.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Airlie Beach Central via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 34h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Airlie Beach via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 36h 7m.

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