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

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Kuranda 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 40m
    $573–1,174

  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 Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    14h 59m
    $144–2,305

  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 / ...
    13h 30m
    $159–255

  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
    7h
    $537–1,440

  5. 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
    14h 5m
    $202–293

Hamilton Island to Kuranda by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia and Kuranda, 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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