How to travel from Lorne to Hamilton Island, Australia

The distance between Lorne and Hamilton Island is around 2,422km (1,505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lorne to Hamilton Island by bus, train, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI).

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$735($495)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$510($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lorne and Hamilton Island

There are several options for getting from Lorne to Hamilton Island by bus, train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$510 ($340) and will take around 2 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$735 ($495).

The distance between Lorne and Hamilton Island is around 2,422km (1,505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,078km (1,291 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Lorne and Hamilton Island by bus, train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Lorne to Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$735 ($495).

The cheapest way to travel between Lorne and Hamilton Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$510 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lorne and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lorne and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 6h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lorne to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 6h 55m.

The closest major airport to Hamilton Island is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Lorne to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 6h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lorne to Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$735 ($495).

How do I get from Lorne to Hamilton Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Lorne and Hamilton Island

Transport options from Lorne to Hamilton Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
6h 55m
A$735($495)
4 times a day2,422km (1,505 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 6h
A$510($340)
3 times a week3,490km (2,168 miles)

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Airports near Hamilton Island

The following major airports near Hamilton Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island
PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Hamilton Island
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
513km (319 miles) from Hamilton Island