How to travel from Hamilton Island to Noosa, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Noosa is around 1,007km (626 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Noosa by plane, train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Noosa → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$470($315)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the bus to Tewantin Primary School.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$240($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the train to Cooroy.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$175($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Noosa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Noosa by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$175 ($115) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$450 ($300).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Noosa is around 1,007km (626 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Hamilton Island and Noosa by plane, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Noosa is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$450 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Noosa is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$175 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Noosa. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Hamilton Island to Noosa. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hamilton Island to Noosa typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
The closest major airport to Noosa is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Noosa. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Noosa is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$450 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Noosa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 5m | A$470($315) | hourly | 2,407km (1,496 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 30m | A$450($300) | hourly | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 35m | A$385($260) | every 3 hours | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 17h 20m | A$240($160) | once daily | 1,196km (743 miles) |
| Ferry to Port of Airlie, Bus | 18h 10m | A$240($160) | once daily | 1,207km (750 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 14h 30m | A$175($115) | 5 times a week | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Noosa
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Airports near Noosa
The following major airports near Noosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Noosa
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Noosa
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa