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How to get fromRainbow Beach to Hamilton Islandby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Rainbow Beach to Hamilton Island by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane HVB - HTI
    6h 40m
    $521–958

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Gympiebus bus
    2. Take the train from Gympie North to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    19h 3m
    $182–3,535

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    16h 40m
    $223–495

  4. Bus to Bundaberg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Bundaberg Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BDB - HTI
    8h 13m
    $524–1,356

  5. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    7h 16m
    $262–931

  6. Bus, bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MCY - HTI
    9h 29m
    $386–775

  7. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    18h 1m
    $248–400

Rainbow Beach to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Rainbow Beach to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the bus to Hervey Bay, take the taxi to Hervey Bay (HVB) airport, then fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rainbow Beach to Hamilton Island Marina via Airlie Beach and Port of Airlie in around 16h 40m.

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