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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Rockhampton by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane HTI - ROK
    3h 50m
    $380–700

  2. Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry Direct Shute Harbour
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    9h 20m
    $122–254

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry Direct Shute Harbour
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    9h 44m
    $124–1,800

  4. 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 Au050-1 / ...
    10h 16m
    $172–276

Hamilton Island to Rockhampton by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hamilton Island to Rockhampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 371.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Rockhampton (ROK) twice daily.

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