Cairns to Whitsunday Islands

Cairns to Whitsunday Islands

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Cairns to Whitsunday Islands Schedule

Cairns to Whitsunday Islands Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jetstar Airways Economy 06:00 - 12:40AUD 556.40
Jetstar Airways Economy 09:00 - 12:10AUD 519.42
Jetstar Airways Economy 14:20 - 12:10AUD 807.66
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 17:45 - 13:35AUD 424.71
Jetstar Airways Economy 19:05 - 11:25AUD 850.17
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 20:25 - 11:25AUD 674.80

Transportation from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands

Cheapest Transport$106
Fastest Transport6h
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure6:20 PM
Departures per day3
Distance5101 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands

Travelling between Cairns and Whitsunday Islands is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 226.10 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 191.91.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 20 hours to travel between Cairns and Whitsunday Islands depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Whitsunday Islands. Flight will bring you to your destination in 6h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 19h 50m to reach Whitsunday Islands.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands?

Travelling between Cairns and Whitsunday Islands can be as cheap as USD 191.91 if you opt for a Jetstar Airways flight and as expensive as USD 226.10 if you buy a Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cairns and Whitsunday Islands ?

  • 3 by flight from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands starting from 06:00 Cairns Airport until 18:20 Cairns Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cairns and Whitsunday Islands

Greyhound Australia

What is the most popular transport to get from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus