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How to get fromLady Elliot Island to Hamilton Islandby unknown, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lady Elliot Island to Hamilton Island by unknown, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Travel to Bundaberg, fly

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    1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Bundaberg-Airport-BDBunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BDB - HTI
    6h 35m

  2. Travel, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Bundabergunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    14h 59m

  3. Travel, train, ferry

    1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Bundabergunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    15h 36m

  4. Travel to Hervey Bay, fly

    1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Hervey Bay (HVB)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane HVB - HTI
    7h 37m

  5. Travel, bus, ferry via Burnett Heads

    1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Zunker St at Water Towerunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    17h 36m

Bundaberg (BDB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Lady Elliot Island to Hamilton Island. However, you can travel to Bundaberg-Airport-BDB airport then fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lady Elliot Island to Hamilton Island Marina via Bundaberg, Port of Airlie, Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, and Shute Harbour in around 14h 59m.

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