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How to get fromHamilton Island to Noosa Headsby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Noosa Heads by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane HTI - MCY
    2. Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop Abus bus
    8h 45m
    $377–790

  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 Cooroytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    18h 29m
    $170–3,608

  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 Noosa Junction Stationbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    19h 2m
    $217–371

  4. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane HTI - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Nambour station to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plazabus bus
    6h 46m
    $233–872

  5. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane HTI - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    9h 3m
    $536–1,000

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Noosa Junctionbus bus Brisbane
    20h 45m
    $245–579

Hamilton Island to Noosa Heads by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 855 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Noosa Heads. However, you can fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), walk to Sunshine Coast Airport, then take the bus to Noosa Junction station, stop A. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza via Shute Harbour, Shute Harbour Jetty, Proserpine station, Proserpine, Cooroy, and Elm St at Cooroy station in around 18h 29m.

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