How to travel from Strahan to Airlie Beach, Australia
The distance between Strahan and Airlie Beach is around 2,612km (1,623 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Strahan 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 → Strahan if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration9h 35m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$500($335)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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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$810($545)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Airlie Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strahan to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$500 ($335) and will take around 9h 35m.
The distance between Strahan and Airlie Beach is around 2,612km (1,623 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,454km (1,525 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Strahan and Airlie Beach by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Strahan to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 35m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$500 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 9h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 9h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 9h 35m.
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 Strahan to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Airlie Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 9h 35m | A$500($335) | 3 times a week | 2,612km (1,623 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 9h 55m | A$605($405) | 3 times a week | 2,685km (1,668 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 11h 25m | A$585($390) | 3 times a week | 2,857km (1,775 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 17h | A$810($545) | twice daily | 3,159km (1,963 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strahan and Airlie Beach
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Sharp Aviation
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
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