How to travel from Hamilton Island to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Parkes is around 1,821km (1,132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Parkes 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 Parkes → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Parkes (PKE).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costA$820($550)
Qantas
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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 Parkes Station.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$500($335)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Parkes by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$425 ($285) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$820 ($550).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Parkes is around 1,821km (1,132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,423km (884 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Hamilton Island and Parkes by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Parkes is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$820 ($550).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Parkes is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$425 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Parkes. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Parkes (PKE) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Hamilton Island to Parkes. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hamilton Island to Parkes typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Parkes (PKE).
The closest major airport to Parkes is Parkes Airport (PKE) (PKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Parkes. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Dubbo (DBO) then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Parkes is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$435 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 45m | A$820($550) | once daily | 1,821km (1,132 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | A$435($295) | 6 times a week | 1,961km (1,219 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | A$495($335) | twice a week | 1,860km (1,156 miles) |
| Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train | 9hrs | A$465($310) | twice a week | 1,979km (1,230 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | A$500($335) | twice a week | 2,815km (1,749 miles) |
| Ferry to Port of Airlie, bus and train | 1 day 20h | A$425($285) | twice a week | 2,844km (1,767 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Parkes
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Regional Express
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Airports near Parkes
The following major airports near Parkes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Parkes Airport (PKE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Parkes
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 259km (161 miles) from Parkes
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 292km (182 miles) from Parkes