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How to get fromHamilton Island Airport to Sydneyby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane HTI - SYD
    2h 35m
    $255–754

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    36h 30m
    $323–635

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Hamilton Island Marina

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    38h 46m
    $375–869

  4. Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    39h 59m
    $322–701

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    40h 40m
    $405–719

Hamilton Island Airport to Sydney by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,534.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Hamilton Island Airport, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours.

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