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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    6h 25m
    $144–260

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    6h 42m
    $93–1,019

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane TSV - HTI
    4h 35m
    $500–1,000

  4. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    6h 27m
    $97–152

Townsville to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) every 4 hours.

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