How to travel from Darwin to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Darwin and Hamilton Island is around 5,119km (3,181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Darwin 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 → Darwin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time7hrs
- Typical costA$900($605)
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration4 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,190($800)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darwin and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Darwin to Hamilton Island by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$900 ($605) and will take around 7h 50m.
The distance between Darwin and Hamilton Island is around 5,119km (3,181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,120km (1,317 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Darwin and Hamilton Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx A$900 ($605).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Hamilton Island is to fly which will typically cost around A$900 ($605) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Darwin and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 7h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darwin and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 7h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Darwin and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 7hrs.
There is no direct flight from Darwin to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 7h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Darwin to Hamilton Island typically takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) 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 Darwin to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$900 ($605).
Compare travel optionsbetween Darwin and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 7h 50m | A$900($605) | every 4 hours | 5,119km (3,181 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 9h 60m | A$1,175($790) | every 4 hours | 5,171km (3,213 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4 days 12h | A$1,190($800) | once a week | 7,142km (4,438 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 5 days 7h | A$1,210($815) | once a week | 6,946km (4,316 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Darwin and Hamilton Island
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Skytrans
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Translink QLD
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