How to travel from Dubbo to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Dubbo and Hamilton Island is around 1,840km (1,144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dubbo 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 → Dubbo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$915($615)
Qantas
+ 3 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Lightning Ridge Coach Stop Morilla St, St George, Toowoomba then Rockhampton and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$380($255)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Bus and Ferry
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.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$500($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$380 ($255) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$915 ($615).
The distance between Dubbo and Hamilton Island is around 1,840km (1,144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,323km (822 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Dubbo and Hamilton Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$915 ($615).
The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Hamilton Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$380 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dubbo and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dubbo and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dubbo and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Dubbo to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Dubbo to Hamilton Island typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) 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 Dubbo to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$915 ($615).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 40m | A$915($615) | on demand | 1,840km (1,144 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | A$380($255) | twice a week | 2,246km (1,395 miles) |
| Bus to Newcastle, ferry | 1 day 17h | A$410($275) | 3 times a week | 2,647km (1,645 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 20h | A$500($340) | once daily | 2,836km (1,762 miles) |
| Train to Strathfield Station, bus and ferry | 1 day 21h | A$435($290) | once daily | 2,847km (1,769 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dubbo and Hamilton Island
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Bus Queensland
Premier Motor Service
Sid Foggs Coaches
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
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