How to travel from Hamilton Island to Port Lincoln, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln is around 2,868km (1,782 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Port Lincoln by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Lincoln → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Port Lincoln (PLO).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costA$990($665)
Qantas
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Ferry to Port of Airlie, bus and train
Take a ferry to Port of Airlie then take the bus to Chermside Gympie Road then take the train to Adelaide then take the bus to Port Lincoln.
- Duration4 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$370($250)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Port of Airlie then take the bus to Puma Roadhouse - Traveston then take the train to Central station platform 5 and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Wallaroo Mini Mart then take a ferry to Lucky Bay then take the bus to Port Lincoln.
- Duration4 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$455($305)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Port Lincoln 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$370 ($250) and will take around 4 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$990 ($665).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln is around 2,868km (1,782 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,050km (1,274 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$990 ($665).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Hamilton Island to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hamilton Island to Port Lincoln typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).
The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$990 ($665).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5h 20m | A$990($665) | on demand | 2,868km (1,782 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 7h 30m | A$735($495) | every 3 hours | 2,920km (1,814 miles) |
Ferry to Port of Airlie, bus and train | 4 days 4h | A$370($250) | once a week | 4,665km (2,899 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 4 days 1h | A$455($305) | once a week | 4,372km (2,717 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Port Lincoln
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Spencer Gulf Searoad
Bus companies
Yorke Peninsula Coaches
Stateliner
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Translink QLD
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Port Lincoln
The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
- Distance
- 241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln