How to travel from Mildura to Hamilton Island, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Hamilton Island is around 2,377km (1,477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

2 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Hamilton Island (HTI).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$820($550)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row After London Cct, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Hamilton Island

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Hamilton Island by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$820 ($550).

The distance between Mildura and Hamilton Island is around 2,377km (1,477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,677km (1,042 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Mildura and Hamilton Island by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$820 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Hamilton Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mildura and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mildura and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Mildura (MQL) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Mildura to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mildura to Hamilton Island typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Mildura (MQL) and and arrive into Hamilton Island (HTI).

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 Mildura to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$820 ($550).

How do I get from Mildura to Hamilton Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Hamilton Island

Transport options from Mildura to Hamilton Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 55m
A$820($550)
4 times a week2,377km (1,477 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 5h
A$490($330)
once daily3,520km (2,187 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