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How to get fromHamilton Island to Rainbow Beachby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Rainbow Beach by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane HTI - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    7h 41m
    $526–918

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Maryborough Westtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maryborough to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    17h 51m
    $191–3,251

  3. Ferry, bus via Howard

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Howardbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Howard to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    17h 30m
    $234–348

  4. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane HTI - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    6h 59m
    $261–937

  5. Fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane HTI - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    8h 58m
    $522–1,291

  6. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    11h 6m
    $392–759

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry Direct Shute Harbour
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    17h 41m
    $197–322

  8. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beachbus bus Brisbane
    18h 10m
    $234–513

Hamilton Island to Rainbow Beach by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 819.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Rainbow Beach. However, you can fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), take the taxi to Hervey Bay, then take the bus to Rainbow Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Rainbow Beach via Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach, and Howard in around 17h 30m.

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