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

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Emerald 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 Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane HTI - EMD
    4h 11m
    $394–1,202

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus bus 860
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Rockhamptontrain train
    4. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain train
    15h 31m
    $153–2,895

  3. 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 Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    14h 12m
    $183–370

  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 Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane PPP - EMD
    10h 41m
    $516–1,633

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    15h 7m
    $233–382

Hamilton Island to Emerald by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Emerald Airport (EMD) twice a week.

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