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

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

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeHTI - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    5h 9m
    $239–857

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute HarbourferryDirect Shute Harbour
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to NambourtrainSpirit of Queensland
    17h 39m
    $162–3,747

  3. Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute HarbourferryDirect Shute Harbour
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Maroochydore Sixth AvenuebusPm19
    19h 49m
    $191–267

  4. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)planeHTI - MCY
    7h 52m
    $330–983

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to MaroochydorebusBrisbane
    21h 43m
    $230–498

Hamilton Island to Mooloolaba by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) twice daily.

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