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

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There are 3 ways to get from Townsville to Hayman Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    8h
    $334–460

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    8h 40m
    $339–1,309

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane TSV - HTI
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    6h 10m
    $719–1,191

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Townsville to Hayman Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 362 km
  • Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Hayman Island. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, take the ferry to Hamilton Island Airport, then take the ferry to Hayman Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Hayman Island via Proserpine, Proserpine station, Port of Airlie, Port of Airlie, and Hamilton Island Airport in around 8h 40m.

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