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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Proserpine is to ferry and line 860 bus which costs $50 - $70 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Proserpine is to ferry and line 860 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $50 - $70.

How far is it from Hamilton Island to Proserpine?

The distance between Hamilton Island and Proserpine is 56 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton Island to Proserpine without a car is to ferry and line 860 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $50 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Hamilton Island to Proserpine, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Proserpine?

There are 349+ hotels available in Proserpine.

Hamilton Island to Proserpine - 5 ways to travel via ferry, and line 860 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Proserpine by ferry or bus

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

Ferry, line 860 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute HarbourDirect Shute Harbour
2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Ruge St at Proserpine SHS860
2h 23m
$50–66
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlie
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to ProserpineBrisbane
2h 50m
$66–103
Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute HarbourDirect Shute Harbour
2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Street860
2h 34m
$50–66
Ferry, Railbus
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlie
2. Take the bus from Port of Airlie to Proserpine stationRailBus Connections – Spirit of Queensland
3h 5m
$71–93
Ferry, line 860 bus via Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlie
2. Take the bus from Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade to Proserpine, Mill Street860
3h 18m
$60–78

Hamilton Island to Proserpine by ferry and bus

10Weekly Services

2h 23mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 56.2 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Proserpine. However, you can take the ferry to Shute Harbour, walk to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride, then take the line 860 bus to Ruge St at Proserpine SHS. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Proserpine via Port of Airlie and Airlie Beach in around 2h 50m.

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