How to travel from Hamilton Island to Brisbane, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Brisbane is around 905km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Brisbane by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brisbane → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Brisbane (BNE).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical costA$405($270)
Virgin Australia
+ 1 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the bus to Brisbane.
- Duration19h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$250($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$185($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Brisbane
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Brisbane by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($270).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Brisbane is around 905km (562 miles).
It takes around 2hrs to get from Hamilton Island and Brisbane by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Brisbane is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx A$405 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Brisbane is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Brisbane. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Brisbane. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Brisbane. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Hamilton Island and Brisbane with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly between Hamilton Island and Brisbane. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Brisbane (BNE). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.
The flight from Hamilton Island to Brisbane typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Brisbane (BNE).
The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Brisbane. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Brisbane is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around A$405 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Brisbane
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2hrs | A$405($270) | every 30 mins | 905km (562 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 19h 50m | A$250($170) | once daily | 1,339km (832 miles) |
| Ferry to Port of Airlie, bus | 20h 15m | A$255($170) | once daily | 1,349km (838 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 16h 45m | A$185($125) | 5 times a week | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Brisbane
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Brisbane
The following major airports near Brisbane offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Brisbane