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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale

Composite routes from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale

Cheapest
28 h 55 min
Car
2489 km.
from $136
Other
10 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
1953 km.
from $351.50
2 d 1 h 11 min
1954 km.
from $287.26
2 d 1 h 6 min
1954 km.
from $338.74
10 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
1953 km.
from $273.15
26 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
1953 km.
from $494.09
15 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
1953 km.
from $291.15
2 d 6 h 12 min
1952 km.
from $315.87
3 d 2 h 6 min
1953 km.
from $4884.03

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$271.74
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$59.78

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.02–$23.91
Bus from Park St to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.61–$17.39
Bus from Orient St to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.24–$23.91

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$119.57
Bus from Airlie Beach to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$119.57
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Bus from Central Station to Batemans
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Merimbula
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$815.22
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$923.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$706.52
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$869.57
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$706.52

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Merimbula
Ave. Duration:
19h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$815.22

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.07

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Proserpine to Roma
Ave. Duration:
15h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$2,474.09

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale is to bus which costs $173.91 - $282.61 and takes 2 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale is to fly and train which takes 10h 6m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Bairnsdale is 2281 km. The road distance is 2539.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 2 days 1h and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

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

Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Train or bus from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale is to bus via Canberra which takes 2 days 1h and costs $195.65 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $97.83 - $2717.39 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Airlie Beach and Bairnsdale?

Bairnsdale is 1h ahead of Airlie Beach. It is currently 03:45 in Airlie Beach and 04:45 in Bairnsdale.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale is 2540 km. It takes approximately 29h 29m to drive from Airlie Beach to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 202+ hotels available in Bairnsdale. Prices start at $54.82 per night.
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