How to travel from St Helens to Airlie Beach, Australia
The distance between St Helens and Airlie Beach is around 2,613km (1,624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from St Helens 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 → St Helens if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costA$500($335)
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 17h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$815($550)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Helens and Airlie Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Helens 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 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).
The distance between St Helens and Airlie Beach is around 2,613km (1,624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,341km (1,455 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from St Helens and Airlie Beach by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from St Helens to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between St Helens 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 St Helens 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 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Helens 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 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Helens to 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 15m.
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 St Helens to 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 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Helens to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Helens and Airlie Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 15m | A$500($335) | twice daily | 2,613km (1,624 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, Fly | 7h 30m | A$480($325) | twice daily | 2,630km (1,634 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, plane | 9h 20m | A$410($275) | once daily | 2,786km (1,731 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy, Epping Forest Roadhouse, plane | 9h 45m | A$645($435) | twice daily | 2,891km (1,796 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 17h | A$815($550) | twice daily | 3,175km (1,973 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Helens and Airlie Beach
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Redline
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
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