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How to get fromMackay to Hamilton Islandby bus, ferry, train or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4h 10m
    $89–132

  2. Train, line 860 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Marine Terminalbus bus 860
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4h 55m
    $80–530

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MKY - HTI
    5h 5m
    $500–800

Mackay to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) every 4 hours.

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