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How to get fromHamilton Island to Cairnsby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry Direct Shute Harbour
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    11h 53m
    $147–234

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry Direct Shute Harbour
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h 14m
    $139–2,300

  3. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HTI - CNS
    7h 25m
    $450–1,100

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    12h 25m
    $186–275

  5. Ferry, ferry to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    3. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PPP - CNS
    7h 45m
    $427–1,294

Hamilton Island to Cairns by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

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

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

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