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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    3h 58m
    $248–772

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central 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
    36h 26m
    $360–819

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central 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
    36h 29m
    $360–819

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 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
    37h 30m
    $303–651

Sydney to Hamilton Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration36h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,538.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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