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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeSYD - HTI
    3h 53m
    $218–822

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    36h 26m
    $290–729

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry
    40h 15m
    $335–474

Sydney to Hamilton Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration36h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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