How to travel from Hamilton Island to Swan Hill, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Swan Hill is around 2,292km (1,424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Swan Hill 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 Swan Hill → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical costA$650($435)
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5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Port of Airlie then take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to Swan Hill.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$490($330)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Swan Hill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Swan Hill by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$650 ($435).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Swan Hill is around 2,292km (1,424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,748km (1,086 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Hamilton Island and Swan Hill by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$650 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Swan Hill is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamilton Island to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Swan Hill. instead which will take 9h 55m.
The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Swan Hill. instead which will take 9h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around A$740 ($495).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Swan Hill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 6h 50m | A$650($435) | twice daily | 2,410km (1,498 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train | 7h 25m | A$495($330) | twice daily | 2,292km (1,424 miles) |
| Fly to Mildura (MQL), Bus | 7h 25m | A$775($520) | 4 times a week | 2,656km (1,650 miles) |
| Fly to Avalon (AVV), Train | 9h 20m | A$1,035($695) | twice daily | 2,671km (1,660 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 55m | A$740($495) | once daily | 2,635km (1,637 miles) |
| Fly to Griffith (GFF), bus | 11h 40m | A$665($445) | once daily | 2,521km (1,566 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 3h | A$490($330) | once daily | 3,420km (2,125 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Swan Hill
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Bus companies
V/Line
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airports near Swan Hill
The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
Griffith Airport (GFF)
- Distance
- 258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill