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How to get fromMelbourne to Hayman Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Hayman Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    6h 4m
    $478–1,018

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AVV - HTI
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    9h 52m
    $494–1,207

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,027.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Hayman Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), walk to Hamilton Island Airport, then take the ferry to Hayman Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lara Station, walk to Lara Station/Hicks St, take the line 18 bus to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), walk to Hamilton Island Airport, then take the ferry to Hayman Island.

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