How to Travel from
Whitsunday Islands to Sydney
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Whitsunday Islands, Australia → Sydney, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney
Composite routes from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney
Cheapest
26 h 12 min
Car
1916 km.
from $105
Other
34 h 59 min
Ferry
1518 km.
from $1380.65
39 h 55 min
Ferry
1518 km.
from $386.64
Route Navigator Whitsunday Islands - Sydney
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Great Northern Highway
Great Northern Highway, 7 м
7 м
Turn sharp right onto Resort Drive
Resort Drive, 135 м
135 м
Turn left onto Front Street
Front Street, 99 м
99 м
Turn right onto Barge Ramp
Barge Ramp, 33 м
33 м
Attention, take ferry (Hamilton Island-Shute Harbour cargo)
Hamilton Island-Shute Harbour cargo, 19 km 5 м
19 km 5 м
Leave ferry and turn slight right
263 м
263 м
Turn left onto Shute Harbour Road
Shute Harbour Road, 9 km 20 м
9 km 20 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shute Harbour Road
Shute Harbour Road, 1 km 643 м
1 km 643 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove, 161 м
161 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Airlie Esplanade
Airlie Esplanade, 234 м
234 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Airlie Main Street
Airlie Main Street, 427 м
427 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shute Harbour Road
Shute Harbour Road, 3 km 596 м
3 km 596 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 325 м
325 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 1 km 723 м
1 km 723 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 18 km 125 м
18 km 125 м
Keep left onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 1 km 440 м
1 km 440 м
Keep left onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road and take A1 toward Proserpine
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, Proserpine, A1, 118 km 489 м
118 km 489 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 882 м
9 km 882 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 539 м
3 km 539 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 902 м
17 km 902 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 11 km 308 м
11 km 308 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 288 km 853 м
288 km 853 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 820 м
8 km 820 м
Continue onto Musgrave Street
Musgrave Street, 4 km 45 м
4 km 45 м
Turn left onto George Street (Bruce Highway)
George Street (Bruce Highway), 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 3 km 81 м
3 km 81 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take A1 toward Mount Larcom, Brisbane
Bruce Highway, Mount Larcom, Brisbane, A1, 3 km 704 м
3 km 704 м
Turn right onto Burnett Highway
Burnett Highway, 63 km 979 м
63 km 979 м
Continue onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 80 km 706 м
80 km 706 м
Turn left onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 57 km 221 м
57 km 221 м
Turn right onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 95 km 524 м
95 km 524 м
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
Turn right onto Wolsey Street
Wolsey Street, 91 м
91 м
Keep left
75 м
75 м
Turn slight left onto Bonner Street
Bonner Street, 423 м
423 м
Turn right onto Cromwell Street
Cromwell Street, 126 km 910 м
126 km 910 м
Turn left onto Warrego Highway
Warrego Highway, 1 km 177 м
1 km 177 м
Turn sharp right onto A5
32 km 99 м
32 km 99 м
Turn left onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 1 km 12 м
1 km 12 м
Turn right onto Caliguel Street
Caliguel Street, 173 km 168 м
173 km 168 м
Turn right onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 15 km 54 м
15 km 54 м
Turn left onto Boundary Road
Boundary Road, 1 km 834 м
1 km 834 м
Turn right onto Riddle Street
Riddle Street, 1 km 942 м
1 km 942 м
Turn left onto Russell Street
Russell Street, 1 km 36 м
1 km 36 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Russell Street
Russell Street, 1 km 528 м
1 km 528 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 179 м
179 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Marshall Street
Marshall Street, 225 м
225 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto McLean Street
McLean Street, 319 м
319 м
Turn slight right onto Gunsynd Way
Gunsynd Way, 2 km 796 м
2 km 796 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 7 km 718 м
7 km 718 м
Continue onto Merriwa Street
Merriwa Street, 18 km 592 м
18 km 592 м
Turn right onto North Star Road
North Star Road, 21 km 436 м
21 km 436 м
Turn left onto Star Street
Star Street, 135 м
135 м
Turn right onto David Street
David Street, 254 м
254 м
Turn left onto Cleveland Street
Cleveland Street, 138 м
138 м
Turn right onto Wilby Street
Wilby Street, 259 м
259 м
Turn left onto North Star Road
North Star Road, 1 km 839 м
1 km 839 м
Turn right onto North Star Road
North Star Road, 62 km 942 м
62 km 942 м
Turn right onto Warialda Road
Warialda Road, 19 km 439 м
19 km 439 м
Turn right onto Geddes Street
Geddes Street, 2 km 429 м
2 km 429 м
Turn left onto Allan Cunningham Road
Allan Cunningham Road, 38 km 816 м
38 km 816 м
Turn right onto Finch Street
Finch Street, 227 м
227 м
Turn left onto Junction Street
Junction Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn right onto Cunningham Street
Cunningham Street, 122 м
122 м
Turn left
334 м
334 м
Turn left onto Maitland Street
Maitland Street, 61 km 583 м
61 km 583 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 47 km 786 м
47 km 786 м
Continue onto Tamworth Road
Tamworth Road, 39 km 240 м
39 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Manilla Road
Manilla Road, 2 km 72 м
2 km 72 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Peel Street
Peel Street, 1 km 205 м
1 km 205 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Peel Street
Peel Street, 229 м
229 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Peel Street
Peel Street, 255 м
255 м
Turn right onto Brisbane Street
Brisbane Street, 1 km 662 м
1 km 662 м
Turn left onto Ebsworth Street
Ebsworth Street, 2 km 142 м
2 km 142 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Goonoo Goonoo Road
Goonoo Goonoo Road, 1 km 784 м
1 km 784 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Goonoo Goonoo Road
Goonoo Goonoo Road, 259 м
259 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Goonoo Goonoo Road
Goonoo Goonoo Road, 2 km 570 м
2 km 570 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Goonoo Goonoo Road
Goonoo Goonoo Road, 151 km 105 м
151 km 105 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 220 м
220 м
Turn left onto Haydon Street
Haydon Street, 327 м
327 м
Turn left onto Maitland Street
Maitland Street, 92 km 536 м
92 km 536 м
Keep left onto Main Road Offramp and drive toward Kurri Kurri, Maitland
Main Road Offramp, Kurri Kurri, Maitland, 1 km 502 м
1 km 502 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Main Road
Main Road, 2 km 969 м
2 km 969 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 1 km 686 м
1 km 686 м
Turn right onto Coronation Street
Coronation Street, 236 м
236 м
Turn sharp left onto Hampden Street
Hampden Street, 135 м
135 м
Turn right onto Railway Street
Railway Street, 130 м
130 м
Turn left onto Stanford Street and drive toward Toronto, Sydney
Stanford Street, Toronto, Sydney, 7 km 275 м
7 km 275 м
Keep left onto Leggetts Drive
Leggetts Drive, 12 km 562 м
12 km 562 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Freemans Drive
Freemans Drive, 4 km 562 м
4 km 562 м
Turn right onto Pacific Motorway Onramp and drive toward Sydney
Pacific Motorway Onramp, Sydney, 98 km 880 м
98 km 880 м
Keep right onto Pacific Motorway
Pacific Motorway, 1 km 880 м
1 km 880 м
Keep left onto Pacific Motorway Offramp and take A1 toward Sydney, Hornsby
Pacific Motorway Offramp, Sydney, Hornsby, A1, 289 м
289 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway Offramp
Pacific Motorway Offramp, 11 km 801 м
11 km 801 м
Turn left onto Boundary Street
Boundary Street, 227 м
227 м
Turn right onto Archer Street
Archer Street, 2 km 748 м
2 km 748 м
Turn left onto Mowbray Road
Mowbray Road, 1 km 115 м
1 km 115 м
Turn right onto Willoughby Road
Willoughby Road, 2 km 540 м
2 km 540 м
Keep left onto Warringah Freeway Onramp
Warringah Freeway Onramp, 2 km 541 м
2 km 541 м
Keep right onto Warringah Freeway
Warringah Freeway, 1 km 970 м
1 km 970 м
Keep left onto Warringah Freeway and drive toward Bridge
Warringah Freeway, Bridge, 280 м
280 м
Keep left
3 km 900 м
3 km 900 м
Keep left onto York Street Offramp and drive toward City Centre
York Street Offramp, City Centre, 233 м
233 м
Turn left onto Grosvenor Street
Grosvenor Street, 351 м
351 м
Turn right onto Pitt Street
Pitt Street, 1 km 536 м
1 km 536 м
Turn right
45 м
45 м
Arrive at destination
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
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 55m
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
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$597.83
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$652.17
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17
Train operators
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
Other operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Other from Hamilton Island Marina to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.57
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney?
The cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney is to fly which costs $97.83 - $391.30 and takes 2h 36m.
What is the fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney?
The fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $97.83 - $391.30 .
Is there a direct flight between Whitsunday Islands and Sydney?
Yes, there are direct flights between Whitsunday Islands and Sydney; these take 2h 20m and cost $86.96 - $369.57 .
How far is it from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney?
The distance between Whitsunday Islands and Sydney is 1534 km.
How do I travel from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney without a car?
The best way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney without a car is to ferry and train which takes 34h 59m and costs $86.96 - $2608.70 .
How long does it take to get from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney?
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Whitsunday Islands to Sydney, including transfers.
What is the time difference between Whitsunday Islands and Sydney?
Sydney is 1h ahead of Whitsunday Islands. It is currently 21:21 in Whitsunday Islands and 22:21 in Sydney.
Where can I stay near Sydney?
There are 3559+ hotels available in Sydney. Prices start at $76 per night.
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