How to travel from Airlie Beach to Albany, Australia
The distance between Airlie Beach and Albany is around 4,920km (3,057 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Albany → Airlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration9h 30m
- Flight time8h 20m
- Typical costA$1,070($720)
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration4 days 15h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,080($725)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Albany
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$875 ($590) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,070 ($720).
The distance between Airlie Beach and Albany is around 4,920km (3,057 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,431km (2,132 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Airlie Beach and Albany by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Albany is to fly which takes around 9h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,070 ($720).
The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Albany, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$875 ($590) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 9h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Airlie Beach and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 9h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Airlie Beach and Albany. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 8h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Airlie Beach to Albany. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 9h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Airlie Beach to Albany typically takes around 8h 20m. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Albany is Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Albany. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Airlie Beach and Albany. The distance is around 4,920km (3,057 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Albany is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,070 ($720).
Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Albany
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 9h 30m | A$1,070($720) | on demand | 5,071km (3,151 miles) |
| Fly to Albany (ALH) | 9h 35m | A$1,500($1,010) | every 3 hours | 5,088km (3,161 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 25m | A$1,100($740) | once daily | 4,955km (3,079 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 14h 15m | A$930($625) | once daily | 5,114km (3,178 miles) |
| Fly to Busselton (BQB), bus | 15h 20m | A$875($590) | once daily | 5,159km (3,206 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4 days 15h | A$1,080($725) | once a week | 6,445km (4,005 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 4 days 20h | A$1,195($805) | once a week | 6,698km (4,162 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 4h | A$930($625) | on demand | 4,920km (3,057 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Albany
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
FlexFlight ApS
Bus companies
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Albany
The following major airports near Albany offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Albany
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Albany
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 387km (241 miles) from Albany