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How to get fromGold Coast to Hamilton Islandby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 20m
    $230–878

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 50m
    $168–4,092

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    23h 54m
    $260–555

  4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane OOL - HTI
    6h 53m
    $422–852

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    24h 36m
    $272–412

Gold Coast to Hamilton Island by tram, train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 988.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, 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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