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

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

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  1. Fly from Hervey Bay

    best
    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane HVB - HTI
    5h 51m
    $506–932

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    16h 9m
    $157–3,199

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    15h 40m
    $214–470

  4. Bus to Bundaberg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Bundaberg Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BDB - HTI
    7h 11m
    $511–1,334

  5. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    16h 29m
    $189–301

Maryborough to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) twice daily.

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