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

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

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

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    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane NTL - HTI
    5h 31m
    $234–656

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    34h 6m
    $340–798

  3. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    6h 43m
    $258–786

  4. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    34h 25m
    $293–576

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    37h 15m
    $357–539

Newcastle to Hamilton Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration34h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,434.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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