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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunshine to Airlie Beach

Composite routes from Sunshine to Airlie Beach

Cheapest
27 h 57 min
Car
2442 km.
from $134
Fastest
3 h 6 min
Plane
Other
6 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1982 km.
from $270.47
2 d 12 min
1983 km.
from $506.87
45 h 45 min
1983 km.
from $1435.11
2 d 5 h 28 min
1982 km.
from $297.67

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$34.10

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.99–$290.51

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$126.31
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36
Bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$138.94

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Sunshine to Southern
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.84

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
15h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.42–$2,875.02

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$821.01
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$606.29
Plane from Avalon Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$821.01
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$606.29
Plane from Avalon Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$1,010.48
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$821.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Airlie Beach is to train and fly which costs $163.04 - $652.17 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine to Airlie Beach?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine and Airlie Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Whitty St/Monash St and arriving at Airlie Beach via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

Is there a direct flight between Sunshine and Airlie Beach?

Yes, there are direct flights between Sunshine and Airlie Beach; these take 2h 50m and cost $108.70 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Sunshine to Airlie Beach?

The distance between Sunshine and Airlie Beach is 2033 km. The road distance is 2492.3 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine to Airlie Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Airlie Beach without a car is to night train and train which takes 45h 29m and costs $86.96 - $2717.39 .

How long does it take to get from Sunshine to Airlie Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Sunshine to Airlie Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Airlie Beach bus from?

Sunshine to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine to Airlie Beach?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Airlie Beach is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $195.65 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $141.30 - $467.39 and takes 6h 24m, you could also train, which costs $86.96 - $2717.39 and takes 45h 45m.

Where does the Sunshine to Airlie Beach bus arrive?

Sunshine to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Sunshine and Airlie Beach?

Airlie Beach is 1h behind Sunshine. It is currently 03:04 in Sunshine and 02:04 in Airlie Beach.

Can I drive from Sunshine to Airlie Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Airlie Beach is 2492 km. It takes approximately 28h 41m to drive from Sunshine to Airlie Beach.

Where can I stay near Airlie Beach?

There are 348+ hotels available in Airlie Beach. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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