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How to get fromCairns to Hayman Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Hayman Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    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
    8h 17m
    $591–1,397

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train
    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
    14h 56m
    $372–2,555

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station 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
    13h 55m
    $374–457

  4. Fly to Mackay, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    12h 23m
    $581–946

  5. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    11h 56m
    $524–805

  6. Bus, ferry via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns 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
    14h 15m
    $395–561

Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 622 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Hayman Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), take the taxi to Proserpine, Mill Street, take the line 860 bus to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, 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 Cairns Central Station to Hayman Island via Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie, and Hamilton Island Airport in around 13h 55m.

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