How to travel from Airlie Beach to Bathurst, Australia
The distance between Airlie Beach and Bathurst is around 4,919km (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 Bathurst 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 Bathurst → 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 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,080($725)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Distance4,919km (3,057 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Bathurst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Bathurst 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 50m. 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 Bathurst is around 4,919km (3,057 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,464km (909 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Airlie Beach and Bathurst 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 Bathurst 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 Bathurst, 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 Bathurst. 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 Bathurst. 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 Bathurst. 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 Bathurst. 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 Bathurst typically takes around 8h 20m. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Bathurst. The distance is around 4,919km (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 Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,070 ($720).
Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Bathurst
| 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$1,495($1,005) | every 3 hours | 5,087km (3,161 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 30m | A$1,095($740) | once daily | 4,955km (3,079 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 14h 45m | A$930($625) | once daily | 5,117km (3,179 miles) |
| Fly to Busselton (BQB), bus | 15h 50m | A$875($590) | once daily | 5,162km (3,207 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4 days 16h | A$1,080($725) | once a week | 6,447km (4,006 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 4 days 21h | A$1,195($805) | once a week | 6,700km (4,163 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 4h | A$930($625) | on demand | 4,919km (3,057 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Bathurst
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 Bathurst
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Bathurst