How to travel from Hamilton Island to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Hamilton Island and Griffith is around 2,003km (1,244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Griffith by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$600($405)
Operated by

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Port of Airlie then take the bus to Aspley Gympie Road and then to Sydney then take the train to Goulburn Station and then to Griffith Station.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Griffith by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$520 ($350) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$600 ($405).

The distance between Hamilton Island and Griffith is around 2,003km (1,244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,575km (979 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Hamilton Island and Griffith by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Griffith is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$600 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Griffith is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$520 ($350) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Griffith. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Griffith (GFF). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Griffith. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Griffith (GFF). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Griffith. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Griffith (GFF) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Hamilton Island to Griffith. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hamilton Island to Griffith typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Griffith (GFF).

The closest major airport to Griffith is Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Griffith. Narrandera Airport (NRA) (NRA) 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 Griffith. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Griffith (GFF). instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Griffith is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$600 ($405).

How do I get from Hamilton Island to Griffith

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Griffith

Transport options from Hamilton Island to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
A$600($405)
on demand2,003km (1,244 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
1 day 20h
A$520($350)
4 times a week3,014km (1,873 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Griffith

Airlines

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Airports near Griffith

The following major airports near Griffith offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Griffith
NRA
Narrandera Airport (NRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Griffith
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
308km (191 miles) from Griffith