How to travel from Hamilton Island to Geraldton, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Geraldton is around 4,878km (3,031 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Geraldton 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 Geraldton → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Geraldton (GET).
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time8hrs
- Typical costA$1,145($770)
Qantas
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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 Geraldton station.
- Duration4 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,245($840)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Geraldton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Geraldton by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$1,145 ($770) and will take around 8h 10m.
The distance between Hamilton Island and Geraldton is around 4,878km (3,031 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,583km (2,226 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Hamilton Island and Geraldton by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Geraldton is to fly which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$1,145 ($770).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Geraldton is to fly which will typically cost around A$1,145 ($770) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Geraldton. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Geraldton. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Geraldton. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Geraldton (GET) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 8hrs.
There is no direct flight from Hamilton Island to Geraldton. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hamilton Island to Geraldton typically takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Geraldton (GET).
The closest major airport to Geraldton is Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton. Shark Bay Airport (MJK) (MJK) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Geraldton. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Geraldton is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$1,145 ($770).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Geraldton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 8h 10m | A$1,145($770) | on demand | 4,878km (3,031 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 10h 35m | A$1,275($860) | every 3 hours | 5,249km (3,261 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 4 days 23h | A$1,245($840) | once a week | 6,780km (4,213 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Geraldton
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Integrity Coach Lines
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Geraldton
The following major airports near Geraldton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Geraldton Airport (GET)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton
Shark Bay Airport (MJK)
- Distance
- 336km (209 miles) from Geraldton
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 375km (233 miles) from Geraldton