What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mount Isa is to ferry and bus and train via Townsville which costs $210 - $1,400 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $500 - $1,500.

How far is it from Hamilton Island to Mount Isa?

The distance between Hamilton Island and Mount Isa is 994 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton Island to Mount Isa without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $260 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton Island to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Hamilton Island to Mount Isa, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 29+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Hamilton Island to Mount Isa - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane HTI - ISA
6h 13m
$544–1,407
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 Townsvilletrain
4. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
28h 44m
$188–4,733
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus
19h 55m
$268–553
Ferry, bus, train via Townsville
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 Townsvilletrain
4. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus
20h 10m
$219–1,334

Hamilton Island to Mount Isa by ferry and bus

3Weekly Services

19h 55mAverage Duration

$268Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton Island to Mount Isa.

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Distance: 993.5 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a week.

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