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How to get fromEmerald to Hamilton Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane EMD - HTI
    4h 26m
    $328–1,121

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    16h 19m
    $150–2,792

  3. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    13h 30m
    $174–347

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    14h 38m
    $208–1,946

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    14h 37m
    $219–357

Emerald to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) twice daily.

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