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

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

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane HTI - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    3h 55m
    $263–765

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    38h 46m
    $332–649

  3. Ferry, bus, train via Brisbane

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    40h 36m
    $382–879

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Brisbane #2

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    42h 30m
    $412–729

Hamilton Island to Wollongong by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,601.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Wollongong. However, you can fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Wollongong Station via Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 38h 46m.

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