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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Hamilton Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) 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
    6h 31m
    $550–1,100

  2. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    cheapest
    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
    20h 14m
    $211–326

  3. Train, ferry

    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 19m
    $222–3,768

  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 18m
    $283–965

  5. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane HVB - HTI
    10h 15m
    $489–1,185

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    21h 27m
    $260–590

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration21h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 823.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 3 times a day.

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