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How to get fromLongreach to Hamilton Islandby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    best
    1. Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    19h 15m
    $230–481

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Longreach to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    26h 2m
    $191–4,363

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane LRE - HTI
    19h 55m
    $700–1,800

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    20h 22m
    $275–491

Longreach to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,216.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 15m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Longreach (LRE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) once daily.

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