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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    4h 29m
    $318–878

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    2d
    $447–907

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $558–1,031

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    2d 1h
    $467–1,127

Melbourne to Hamilton Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,986.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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