How to travel from Alice Springs to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Hamilton Island is around 3,841km (2,387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Alice Springs 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 → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time5h 30m
- Typical costA$785($530)
Qantas
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration3 days 6h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$770($520)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Hamilton Island by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 4 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$785 ($530).
The distance between Alice Springs and Hamilton Island is around 3,841km (2,387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,597km (992 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Alice Springs and Hamilton Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$785 ($530).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alice Springs and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Alice Springs to Hamilton Island typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) 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 Alice Springs to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$785 ($530).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5h 45m | A$785($530) | on demand | 3,841km (2,387 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 7h 55m | A$990($665) | every 3 hours | 3,893km (2,419 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 3 days 6h | A$770($520) | twice a week | 5,582km (3,468 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, train and ferry | 4 days | A$490($330) | once a week | 5,505km (3,421 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 4 days 4h | A$755($510) | once a week | 5,507km (3,422 miles) |
| Train to Adelaide Parklands, bus and ferry | 4 days 5h | A$710($475) | once a week | 5,528km (3,435 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Hamilton Island
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
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