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How to get fromHamilton Island to Cairns (Region)by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HTI - CNS
    6h 10m
    $450–1,100

  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
    $139–2,298

  3. Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    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
    $147–232

  4. 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
    6h 30m
    $427–1,292

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    12h 35m
    $204–373

Hamilton Island to Cairns (Region) by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia and Cairns (Region), 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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