How to travel from Hamilton Island to Newcastle, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Newcastle is around 1,522km (946 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Newcastle by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newcastle → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costA$655($440)
Qantas
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Newcastle.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$340($230)
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 and then to Broadmeadow Station.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$280($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Newcastle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Newcastle by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$280 ($190) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$655 ($440).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Newcastle is around 1,522km (946 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,425km (885 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Hamilton Island and Newcastle by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Newcastle is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$655 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Newcastle is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$280 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Newcastle. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Hamilton Island to Newcastle. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hamilton Island to Newcastle typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).
The closest major airport to Newcastle is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Newcastle. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Newcastle is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$655 ($440).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Newcastle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | A$655($440) | hourly | 1,522km (946 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 25m | A$415($280) | every 30 mins | 1,699km (1,056 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | A$340($230) | once daily | 2,226km (1,383 miles) |
| Ferry to Port of Airlie, bus | 1 day 11h | A$360($240) | once daily | 2,236km (1,389 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 4h | A$280($190) | 5 times a week | 1,948km (1,210 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Newcastle
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Newcastle
The following major airports near Newcastle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Newcastle
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Newcastle
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from Newcastle