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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeMIM - HTI
    21h 18m
    $340–1,100

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Canberra

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus772
    2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain636 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus
    5. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    46h 27m
    $335–815

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central StationbusPm1
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    47h 16m
    $350–821

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central StationbusPm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    2d 3h
    $390–571

Merimbula to Hamilton Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration46h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merimbula, NSW, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 3 times a day.

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