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How to get fromSunshine Coast Airport to Hamilton Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MCY - HTI
    5h 15m
    $370–800

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nambour to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    17h 22m
    $199–3,746

  3. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    21h 1m
    $207–357

  4. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    6h 6m
    $230–877

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop Abus bus 622
    2. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    21h 26m
    $231–531

Sunshine Coast Airport to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration21h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) twice daily.

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