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

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There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane EMD - HTI
    4h 6m
    $288–821

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    16h 20m
    $140–2,777

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    13h 30m
    $164–332

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    14h 39m
    $168–1,876

  5. Bus, ferry via Carmila

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carmila to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    14h 20m
    $188–291

Emerald to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) once daily.

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