How to travel from Hamilton Island to Nambucca Heads, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads is around 1,336km (830 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Nambucca Heads by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nambucca Heads → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costA$645($435)
Qantas
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Nambucca Heads.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$310($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Urunga Station.
- Duration22h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$240($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Nambucca Heads by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$645 ($435).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads is around 1,336km (830 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,214km (754 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Nambucca Heads is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$645 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Hamilton Island to Nambucca Heads. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hamilton Island to Nambucca Heads typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Coffs Harbour (CFS).
The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Nambucca Heads is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$645 ($435).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 45m | A$645($435) | every 4 hours | 2,027km (1,260 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | A$395($265) | once daily | 1,970km (1,224 miles) |
| Fly to Armidale (ARM), Bus | 7h 5m | A$515($345) | twice a week | 2,109km (1,310 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 15m | A$460($310) | twice daily | 1,336km (830 miles) |
| Fly to Tamworth (TMW), bus | 9hrs | A$620($415) | 4 times a week | 2,243km (1,394 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | A$310($210) | once daily | 1,863km (1,158 miles) |
| Ferry to Port of Airlie, bus | 1 day 5h | A$315($210) | once daily | 1,873km (1,164 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 22h 50m | A$240($160) | 5 times a week | 1,551km (964 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Nambucca Heads
Airlines
Qantas
Link Airways
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Dorrigo Transit
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Nambucca Heads
The following major airports near Nambucca Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads