How to travel from Orange to Hamilton Island, Australia

The distance between Orange and Hamilton Island is around 1,767km (1,098 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orange to Hamilton Island by plane, train, 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 Orange (OAG) to Hamilton Island (HTI).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$705($475)
Operated by

Qantas

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2 similiar routes

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Hamilton Island

There are several options for getting from Orange to Hamilton Island by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$410 ($275) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$705 ($475).

The distance between Orange and Hamilton Island is around 1,767km (1,098 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,438km (893 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Orange and Hamilton Island by plane.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$705 ($475).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Hamilton Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$410 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Orange and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orange and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Orange and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Orange (OAG) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Orange to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Orange to Hamilton Island typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Orange (OAG) 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 Orange to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$705 ($475).

How do I get from Orange to Hamilton Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Hamilton Island

Transport options from Orange to Hamilton Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 10m
A$705($475)
once daily1,767km (1,098 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
A$940($635)
twice daily1,981km (1,231 miles)
Train to Central Station, Fly7h 35m
A$450($300)
twice daily1,857km (1,154 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 19h
A$410($275)
once daily2,660km (1,653 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 19h
A$490($330)
once daily2,696km (1,675 miles)
Train to Strathfield Station, bus and ferry1 day 19h
A$415($280)
once daily2,707km (1,682 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