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How to get fromWollongong to Whitsunday Islandsby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Wollongong to Whitsunday Islands 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
    4h 51m
    $195–732

  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 28m
    $189–4,261

  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 Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    36h 36m
    $302–551

  4. Drive 1,969.2 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Bowencar car 1,969.2 km
    23h 29m
    $349–504

  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
    4h 51m
    $255–782

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    40h 1m
    $309–531

Wollongong to Whitsunday Islands by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,592.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Shute Harbour Road at Hermitage Drive via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 34h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Airlie Beach via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 36h 36m.

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