How to travel from Pokolbin to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Pokolbin and Hamilton Island is around 1,611km (1,001 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Pokolbin 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.
👋 Also check out Hamilton Island → Pokolbin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$475($320)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Brisbane and then to Proserpine then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$300($200)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$360($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pokolbin and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Hamilton Island by bus, train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$300 ($200) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$555 ($375).
The distance between Pokolbin and Hamilton Island is around 1,611km (1,001 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,401km (870 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Pokolbin and Hamilton Island by bus, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$555 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Hamilton Island is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$300 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pokolbin and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Lions Park Wyndham St and then to Maitland Station Railway St then take the train to Hamilton Station then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pokolbin and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Lions Park Wyndham St and then to Maitland Station Railway St then take the train to Hamilton Station then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pokolbin to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Lions Park Wyndham St and then to Maitland Station Railway St then take the train to Hamilton Station then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Pokolbin to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Lions Park Wyndham St and then to Maitland Station Railway St then take the train to Hamilton Station then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pokolbin to Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$555 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pokolbin and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 40m | A$475($320) | once daily | 1,780km (1,106 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 10m | A$555($375) | once daily | 1,611km (1,001 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 1 day 5h | A$300($200) | 5 times a week | 1,976km (1,228 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 9h | A$370($250) | once daily | 2,207km (1,371 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle Interchange, bus and ferry | 1 day 13h | A$470($315) | once daily | 2,287km (1,421 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 14h | A$420($280) | once daily | 2,307km (1,434 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 10h | A$360($240) | once a week | 2,235km (1,389 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pokolbin and Hamilton Island
Bus companies
Rover Coaches
CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
FlyPelican
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Airports near Hamilton Island
The following major airports near Hamilton Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Hamilton Island
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 513km (319 miles) from Hamilton Island