How to travel from Hamilton Island to Bathurst, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Bathurst is around 5,053km (3,140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Bathurst 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 Bathurst → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time8hrs
- Typical costA$1,440($970)
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Port of Airlie then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration5 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,185($795)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Bathurst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Bathurst by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$860 ($575) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,440 ($970).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Bathurst is around 5,053km (3,140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,453km (903 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Hamilton Island and Bathurst by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Bathurst is to fly which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,440 ($970).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Bathurst is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$860 ($575) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Bathurst. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 8hrs.
There is no direct flight from Hamilton Island to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hamilton Island to Bathurst typically takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Hamilton Island to Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around A$1,440 ($970).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Bathurst
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 8h 15m | A$1,440($970) | on demand | 5,053km (3,140 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 10h 40m | A$1,125($755) | every 3 hours | 5,104km (3,172 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 13h 30m | A$860($575) | once daily | 5,099km (3,168 miles) |
| Fly to Busselton (BQB), bus | 14h 50m | A$875($590) | once daily | 5,144km (3,196 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 5 days | A$1,185($795) | once a week | 6,768km (4,205 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Bathurst
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Airports near Bathurst
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Bathurst