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How to get fromHamilton Island to Melbourneby plane, ferry, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane HTI - MEL
    3h 35m
    $226–862

  2. Ferry, bus, train via Sydney

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2d
    $345–798

  3. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane HTI - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    8h 50m
    $452–1,209

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 2h
    $3,510–4,798

  5. Ferry, bus, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 3h
    $3,541–5,029

Hamilton Island to Melbourne by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day.

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