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How to get fromHayman Island to Townsvilleby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Hayman Island to Townsville by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Hayman Island to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus
    8h 45m
    $330–460

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hayman Island to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    9h 4m
    $337–1,326

  3. Ferry, bus to Mackay, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Hayman Island to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    4. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    9h 58m
    $549–1,020

  4. Ferry, ferry to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Hayman Island to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    3. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PPP - TSV
    9h 50m
    $617–1,437

Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 362 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Hayman Island, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Hayman Island to Townsville. However, you can take the ferry to Hamilton Island Airport, take the ferry to Port of Airlie, walk to Airlie Beach, then take the bus to Townsville. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hayman Island to Townsville via Hamilton Island Airport, Port of Airlie, Port of Airlie, Proserpine station, and Proserpine in around 9h 4m.

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