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How to get fromHamilton Island to Proserpineby ferry or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Proserpine by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, line 860 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry Direct Shute Harbour
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Ruge St at Proserpine SHSbus bus 860
    2h 23m
    $64–96

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Proserpinebus bus Brisbane
    2h 50m
    $128–218

  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 Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus bus 860
    2h 34m
    $64–96

  4. Ferry, Railbus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port of Airlie to Proserpine stationbus bus RailBus Connections – Spirit of Queensland
    3h 5m
    $131–194

  5. Ferry, line 860 bus via Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus bus 860
    3h 18m
    $120–179

Hamilton Island to Proserpine by ferry and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Proserpine. However, you can take the ferry to Shute Harbour, walk to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride, then take the line 860 bus to Ruge St at Proserpine SHS. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Proserpine via Port of Airlie and Airlie Beach in around 2h 50m.

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