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How to get fromGeelong to Hamilton Islandby shuttle, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Hamilton Island by shuttle, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    5h 15m
    $299–839

  2. Fly from Avalon Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AVV - HTI
    7h 43m
    $294–1,117

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    2d 2h
    $423–1,061

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    2d 7h
    $518–821

Geelong to Hamilton Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Geelong to Hamilton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,046.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) every 4 hours.

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