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How to get fromBowen to Hamilton Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Bowen to Hamilton Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

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    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    3h 6m
    $67–104

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3h 28m
    $112–179

  3. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3h 25m
    $123–197

  4. Bus, ferry #3

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4h 5m
    $122–190

Bowen to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Bowen to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Airlie Beach Central, take the line 860 bus to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, walk to Shute Harbour, then take the ferry to Hamilton Island Marina. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Hamilton Island Marina via Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach Central, Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, and Port of Airlie in around 3h 28m.

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