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How to get fromGold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hamilton Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hamilton Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane OOL - HTI
    4h 55m
    $420–750

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    21h 48m
    $168–4,102

  3. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    5h 22m
    $232–880

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    24h 19m
    $282–592

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    24h 32m
    $257–378

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hamilton Island by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 984.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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