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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane TSV - HTI
    6h 32m
    $501–1,196

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    8h 23m
    $92–1,242

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    7h 50m
    $140–465

  4. Ferry, bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    8h 10m
    $137–432

Magnetic Island to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) by ferry and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), Australia?

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI). However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Breakwater Terminal, take the line 222 bus to Townsville Airport, walk to Townsville Airport (TSV) airport, then fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Hamilton Island Marina via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Townsville, Airlie Beach, and Port of Airlie in around 7h 50m.

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