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

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

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  1. Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeMEL - HTI
    4h 55m
    $259–839

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Stationtrain622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus
    5. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    2d 2h
    $352–989

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus
    5. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    2d 6h

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Wyndham Vale Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeAVV - HTI
    8h 7m
    $420–1,232

Geelong to Hamilton Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Geelong to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Melbourne Airport, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, then fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI). Alternatively, you can take a train from Geelong Station to Hamilton Island Marina via Southern Cross, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, and Port of Airlie in around 2d 2h.

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