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How to get fromBowen to Hayman Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Bowen to Hayman Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    5h
    $313–377

  2. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    5h 11m
    $302–359

  3. Bus, ferry via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    5h 40m
    $312–370

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bowen to Hayman Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.7 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Bowen to Hayman Island. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, take the ferry to Hamilton Island Airport, then take the ferry to Hayman Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Hayman Island via Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach Central, Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, Port of Airlie, and Hamilton Island Airport in around 5h 11m.

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