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How to get fromHamilton Island to Ayrby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Ayr by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, Railbus, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Jetty to Proserpine stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Ayrtrain train
    5h 28m
    $98–757

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Ayrbus bus Cairns / ...
    5h 50m
    $135–244

  3. Ferry, bus via Bowen

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bowen to Ayrbus bus
    6h 50m
    $157–259

Hamilton Island to Ayr by ferry and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Ayr. However, you can take the ferry to Shute Harbour, walk to Shute Harbour Jetty, take the bus to Proserpine station, walk to Proserpine, then take the train to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Ayr via Port of Airlie and Airlie Beach in around 5h 50m.

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