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

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There are 3 ways to get from Wollongong to Hamilton Island by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    4h 51m
    $255–782

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    38h 53m
    $358–830

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    42h 43m
    $398–640

Wollongong to Hamilton Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration38h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,601.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Wollongong to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the train to Wolli Creek Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, then fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI). Alternatively, you can take a train from Wollongong Station to Hamilton Island Marina via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, and Port of Airlie in around 38h 53m.

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