How to travel from Airlie Beach to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Airlie Beach and Point Lookout is around 1,010km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Airlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train, Ferry and Bus
Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costA$340($230)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$210($140)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration20h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$320($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$340 ($230).
The distance between Airlie Beach and Point Lookout is around 1,010km (627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 934km (580 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Airlie Beach and Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$340 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Point Lookout is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Airlie Beach and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Airlie Beach to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Airlie Beach to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$340 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train, Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 50m | A$340($230) | every 2 hours | 1,022km (635 miles) |
| Fly to Brisbane (BNE), train, ferry and bus | 5h 15m | A$530($360) | every 3 hours | 1,010km (627 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 6h 30m | A$280($190) | once daily | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 17h 45m | A$210($140) | 5 times a week | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 20h 50m | A$215($145) | once daily | 1,379km (857 miles) |
| Bus to Maroochydore, ferry | 20h 55m | A$285($190) | once daily | 1,387km (862 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 15m | A$320($215) | every 2 hours | 1,157km (719 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Point Lookout
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Bus companies
Stradbroke Island Buses
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout