How to travel from Albury to Hamilton Island, Australia

The distance between Albury and Hamilton Island is around 1,982km (1,232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Albury to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Hamilton IslandAlbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Hamilton Island (HTI).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$835($560)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$450($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Westfield Garden City and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Hamilton Island

There are several options for getting from Albury to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$405 ($270) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$835 ($560).

The distance between Albury and Hamilton Island is around 1,982km (1,232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,760km (1,094 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Albury and Hamilton Island by plane.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$835 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Hamilton Island is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$405 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albury and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Hamilton Island typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 3h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$835 ($560).

How do I get from Albury to Hamilton Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Hamilton Island

Transport options from Albury to Hamilton Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
A$835($560)
on demand1,982km (1,232 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 22h
A$450($305)
once daily3,023km (1,879 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry
2 days
A$405($270)
once daily3,035km (1,886 miles)

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Airports near Hamilton Island

The following major airports near Hamilton Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island
PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Hamilton Island
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
513km (319 miles) from Hamilton Island