How to travel from Cygnet to Airlie Beach, Australia
The distance between Cygnet and Airlie Beach is around 2,673km (1,661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cygnet 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 → Cygnet if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costA$625($420)
Multiple operators
3 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 18h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$830($560)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cygnet and Airlie Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cygnet to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$550 ($370) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$625 ($420).
The distance between Cygnet and Airlie Beach is around 2,673km (1,661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,550km (1,584 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Cygnet and Airlie Beach by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cygnet to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$625 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Cygnet and Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$550 ($370) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cygnet and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cygnet and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cygnet to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Cygnet to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cygnet to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$625 ($420).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cygnet and Airlie Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 50m | A$625($420) | twice daily | 2,673km (1,661 miles) |
| Bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral, Fly | 7h 15m | A$590($400) | twice daily | 2,676km (1,663 miles) |
| Bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral, plane | 8h 45m | A$550($370) | twice daily | 2,705km (1,681 miles) |
| Bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral, plane | 8h 50m | A$700($470) | once daily | 2,836km (1,762 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 18h | A$830($560) | twice daily | 3,266km (2,029 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cygnet and Airlie Beach
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Redline
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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