How to travel from Daylesford to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Daylesford and Hamilton Island is around 2,078km (1,291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Daylesford to Hamilton Island by bus, plane, 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 → Daylesford if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical costA$830($560)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$510($340)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Hamilton Island by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$480 ($325) and will take around 4h 50m.
The distance between Daylesford and Hamilton Island is around 2,078km (1,291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,945km (1,209 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Daylesford and Hamilton Island by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Hamilton Island is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$480 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Hamilton Island is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$480 ($325) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Daylesford and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Daylesford and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Daylesford to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Daylesford to Hamilton Island typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) 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 Daylesford to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Hamilton Island is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$480 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 60m | A$830($560) | once daily | 2,305km (1,432 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | A$480($325) | 5 times a week | 2,078km (1,291 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | A$720($485) | 5 times a week | 2,439km (1,515 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7hrs | A$625($420) | 5 times a week | 2,129km (1,323 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 5h | A$510($340) | 5 times a week | 3,464km (2,153 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Daylesford and Hamilton Island
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
V/Line
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