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How to get fromMackay Airport (MKY) to Hamilton Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MKY - HTI
    4h 50m
    $470–700

  2. Train, line 860 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Marine Terminalbus bus 860
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    6h 31m
    $96–579

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    5h 53m
    $129–227

  4. Bus, ferry via Sarina

    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    8h 33m
    $133–239

Mackay Airport (MKY) to Hamilton Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 94.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) twice daily.

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