What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay is to ferry and bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $85 - $140.

How far is it from Hamilton Island to Mackay?

The distance between Hamilton Island and Mackay is 188 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton Island to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $85 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay, including transfers.

How long is the flight from Hamilton Island to Mackay?

There is no direct flight from Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport to Mackay Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 40m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport to Mackay Airport?

Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport to Mackay Airport.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

Hamilton Island to Mackay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus Brisbane
4h 25m
$89–133
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry
2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus 860
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
5h 13m
$81–538
Fly
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Mackay (MKY)plane HTI - MKY
4h 40m
$500–800

Hamilton Island to Mackay by ferry and bus

28Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay.

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Distance: 187.6 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Mackay (MKY) 3 times a day.

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