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

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There are 7 ways to get from Forster to Hamilton Island by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeNTL - HTI
    9h 13m
    $426–1,052

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    30h 10m
    $152–4,283

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    32h 37m
    $266–697

  4. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly

    1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton Stbus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planePQQ - HTI
    10h 11m
    $361–1,131

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeSYD - HTI
    10h 26m
    $244–1,010

  6. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeCFS - HTI
    11h 50m
    $354–1,378

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Victoria St After Pulteney Stbus309 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    36h 32m

Forster to Hamilton Island by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Forster to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the bus to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St, take the bus to Heatherbrae, take the line 140 bus to Raymond Terrace Shopping Centre, Sturgeon St, take the line 145 bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) airport, then fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Hamilton Island Marina via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, and Shute Harbour in around 30h 10m.

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