How to travel from Wollongong to Airlie Beach, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Airlie Beach is around 1,633km (1,015 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wollongong to Airlie Beach by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$370($250)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Distance1,960km (1,218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Airlie Beach

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Airlie Beach by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$370 ($250) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).

The distance between Wollongong and Airlie Beach is around 1,633km (1,015 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,588km (987 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Wollongong and Airlie Beach by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Airlie Beach is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Wollongong and Airlie Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Wollongong and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 1,960km (1,218 miles) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Airlie Beach is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).

How do I get from Wollongong to Airlie Beach

Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Airlie Beach

Transport options from Wollongong to Airlie Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
A$500($335)
every 30 mins1,633km (1,015 miles)
Train to Wolli Creek Station, Fly5h 10m
A$465($315)
every 3 hours1,636km (1,017 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
A$370($250)
once daily2,430km (1,510 miles)
Drive
24hrs
A$370($250)
on demand1,960km (1,218 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