How to travel from Bicheno to Airlie Beach, Australia
The distance between Bicheno and Airlie Beach is around 2,622km (1,629 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bicheno to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Airlie Beach → Bicheno if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, Fly
Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costA$500($335)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Airlie Beach.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$815($550)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bicheno and Airlie Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bicheno to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$410 ($275) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).
The distance between Bicheno and Airlie Beach is around 2,622km (1,629 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,402km (1,493 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Bicheno and Airlie Beach by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bicheno to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Bicheno and Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$410 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bicheno and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bicheno and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bicheno to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 8h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bicheno to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bicheno to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around A$640 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bicheno and Airlie Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, Fly + 5 similar | 7h 20m | A$500($335) | twice daily | 2,622km (1,629 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, Fly | 7h 35m | A$480($325) | twice daily | 2,638km (1,639 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 45m | A$640($430) | twice daily | 2,796km (1,738 miles) |
| Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, Fly | 9h 10m | A$610($410) | twice daily | 2,799km (1,739 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, plane | 9h 25m | A$410($275) | once daily | 2,795km (1,736 miles) |
| Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane | 10h 40m | A$715($480) | once daily | 2,959km (1,839 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 17h | A$815($550) | twice daily | 3,170km (1,969 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bicheno and Airlie Beach
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Airports near Airlie Beach
The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
- Distance
- 30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach