How to travel from Ballina to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Hamilton Island is around 1,105km (687 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballina to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hamilton Island → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$680($455)
Qantas
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration23h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$290($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Proserpine then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$680 ($455).
The distance between Ballina and Hamilton Island is around 1,105km (687 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,055km (655 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Ballina and Hamilton Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$680 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Hamilton Island typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) 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 Ballina to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$680 ($455).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4hrs | A$680($455) | hourly | 2,140km (1,330 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, Fly | 5h 50m | A$665($445) | 4 times a day | 2,308km (1,434 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | A$455($305) | every 20 mins | 1,105km (687 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 23h 45m | A$290($195) | once daily | 1,575km (979 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, ferry | 1 day 2h | A$290($195) | once daily | 1,574km (978 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 19h 40m | A$215($145) | 5 times a week | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Hamilton Island
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
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