How to travel from Adelaide to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Adelaide and Hamilton Island is around 2,615km (1,625 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Hamilton Island by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hamilton Island → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costA$970($650)
Qantas
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration2 days 13h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$560($380)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Brisbane and then to Cooran station platform 1 then take the bus to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration3 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$300($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Hamilton Island by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$255 ($170) and will take around 3 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$970 ($650).
The distance between Adelaide and Hamilton Island is around 2,615km (1,625 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,912km (1,188 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Adelaide and Hamilton Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$970 ($650).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Hamilton Island is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$255 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Adelaide to Hamilton Island typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Hamilton Island (HTI).
The closest major airport to Hamilton Island is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Adelaide to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$970 ($650).
Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 35m | A$970($650) | every 20 mins | 2,615km (1,625 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 50m | A$790($530) | every 3 hours | 2,761km (1,716 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 13h | A$560($380) | once daily | 3,948km (2,453 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 3 days 4h | A$300($200) | once a week | 3,947km (2,452 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane, bus and ferry | 3 days 5h | A$255($170) | once a week | 3,968km (2,465 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Adelaide and Hamilton Island
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Skytrans
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Translink QLD
Bus companies
V/Line
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Hamilton Island
The following major airports near Hamilton Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Hamilton Island
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 513km (319 miles) from Hamilton Island