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How to get fromCardwell to Hamilton Islandby bus, ferry, train, shuttle or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Airlie BeachbusPm19
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island MarinaferryDirect Hamilton Island
    9h 4m
    $107–214

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardwell to ProserpinetrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island MarinaferryDirect Hamilton Island
    9h 24m
    $68–1,598

  3. Train, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babindatrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airportshuttle
    3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeCNS - HTI
    11h 58m

  4. Bus, ferry via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell to Bowenbus
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    9h 35m
    $136–237

Cardwell to Hamilton Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardwell to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, take the line 860 bus to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, walk to Shute Harbour, then take the ferry to Hamilton Island Marina. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardwell to Hamilton Island Marina via Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, and Shute Harbour in around 9h 24m.

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