How to travel from Canberra to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Canberra and Hamilton Island is around 1,772km (1,101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Canberra 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 Island → Canberra if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$820($550)
Qantas
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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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 17h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$485($325)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$390($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canberra and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Canberra 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$390 ($260) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$820 ($550).
The distance between Canberra and Hamilton Island is around 1,772km (1,101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,662km (1,032 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Canberra and Hamilton Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Canberra to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$820 ($550).
The cheapest way to travel between Canberra and Hamilton Island is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$390 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Canberra and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canberra and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Canberra and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Canberra to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Canberra to Hamilton Island typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Canberra (CBR) 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 Canberra to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canberra to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$820 ($550).
Compare travel optionsbetween Canberra and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 50m | A$820($550) | every 30 mins | 1,772km (1,101 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | A$430($290) | once daily | 1,798km (1,117 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 17h | A$485($325) | once daily | 2,657km (1,651 miles) |
| Bus to Sydney, ferry | 1 day 18h | A$495($335) | once daily | 2,657km (1,651 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 20h | A$390($260) | once daily | 2,720km (1,690 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Canberra and Hamilton Island
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Bus companies
Murrays Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
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