How to travel from Batemans Bay to Airlie Beach, Australia

The distance between Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach is around 1,824km (1,133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Airlie Beach by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Airlie BeachBatemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$615($415)
Operated by

Regional Express

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$425($285)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$290($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,164km (1,344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach

There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Airlie Beach by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$615 ($415).

The distance between Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach is around 1,824km (1,133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,722km (1,070 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$615 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway platform 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Batemans Bay to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Batemans Bay to Airlie Beach typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).

The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 2,164km (1,344 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Airlie Beach is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$540 ($365).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Airlie Beach

Transport options from Batemans Bay to Airlie Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 45m
A$615($415)
on demand1,824km (1,133 miles)
Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI)5h 15m
A$645($435)
every 3 hours1,827km (1,135 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 50m
A$540($365)
once daily1,824km (1,134 miles)
Bus to Bomaderry Station, train and plane8h 20m
A$510($340)
once daily1,827km (1,135 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 19h
A$425($285)
once daily2,628km (1,633 miles)
Bus via Sydney1 day 20h
A$335($225)
once daily2,653km (1,649 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 10h
A$290($195)
5 times a week2,352km (1,461 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
A$410($275)
on demand2,164km (1,344 miles)

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Airports near Airlie Beach

The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach