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How to get fromPenrith to Hamilton Islandby train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    4h 41m
    $254–782

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield 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
    37h 50m
    $350–828

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Penrith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane OAG - HTI
    7h 10m
    $325–1,001

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    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
    42h 8m
    $386–629

Penrith to Hamilton Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration37h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,589.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, then fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI). Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith Station to Hamilton Island Marina via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, and Port of Airlie in around 37h 50m.

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