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How to Travel from

Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70
Bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$119.57

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$815.22

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$1,195.65

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$978.26

Train operators

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:
$34.78–$2,474.09

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.57
Other from Shute Harbour to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands is to bus and ferry via Aspley which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 24h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands?

The distance between Gold Coast and Whitsunday Islands is 988 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 21h 41m and costs $86.96 - $2608.70 .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Whitsunday Islands?

There are 157+ hotels available in Whitsunday Islands. Prices start at $188.76 per night.
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