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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Hayman Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $319–427

  2. Bus, ferry via Sarina

    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    10h 8m
    $323–439

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    8h 28m
    $331–854

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Map of how to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Hayman Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Hayman Island. However, you can take the line 303 bus to Caneland station, stop A, walk to Mackay, take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, take the ferry to Hamilton Island Airport, then take the ferry to Hayman Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay Airport to Hayman Island via Caneland station, stop A, Broad Street at Sarina State School, Sarina, Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie, and Hamilton Island Airport in around 10h 8m.

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