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How to get fromProserpine to Hamilton Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Proserpine to Hamilton Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 860 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Marine Terminalbus860
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island MarinaferryDirect Hamilton Island
    2h 26m
    $46–66

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Proserpine to Airlie BeachbusTownsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    2h 40m
    $62–105

  3. Line 860 bus, ferry via Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade

    1. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanadebus860
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    2h 55m
    $56–80

Proserpine to Hamilton Island by bus and ferry

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Proserpine to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the line 860 bus to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, walk to Shute Harbour, then take the ferry to Hamilton Island Marina. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Proserpine to Hamilton Island Marina via Airlie Beach and Port of Airlie in around 2h 40m.

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