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How to get fromHamilton Island to Seaforthby ferry, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Seaforth by ferry, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi via Shute Harbour

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    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mackay to Seaforthtaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $226–331

  2. Ferry, Railbus, train, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Jetty to Proserpine stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mackay to Seaforthtaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    $230–747

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mackay to Seaforthtaxi taxi
    4h 59m
    $274–409

  4. Ferry, bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mackay to Seaforthtaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $267–390

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 227.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Seaforth. However, you can take the ferry to Shute Harbour, walk to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride, take the line 860 bus to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, walk to Airlie Beach, take the bus to Mackay, then take the taxi to Seaforth. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Shute Harbour, walk to Shute Harbour Jetty, take the bus to Proserpine station, walk to Proserpine, take the train to Mackay, then take the taxi to Seaforth.

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