How to travel from Rye to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Rye and Hamilton Island is around 2,079km (1,292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rye to Hamilton Island by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hamilton Island → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Car and Plane
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costA$700($470)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Frankston and then to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd then 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.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$450($300)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Hamilton Island by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$450 ($300) and will take around 2 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$700 ($470).
The distance between Rye and Hamilton Island is around 2,079km (1,292 miles).
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Rye and Hamilton Island by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Hamilton Island is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$700 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$450 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Rye to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Hamilton Island is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$700 ($470).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 20m | A$700($470) | every 2 hours | 2,357km (1,465 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 10m | A$560($380) | hourly | 2,079km (1,292 miles) |
| Ferry to Queenscliff, car and plane | 7h 30m | A$830($560) | every 3 hours | 2,422km (1,505 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 7h | A$450($300) | once daily | 3,480km (2,163 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Hamilton Island
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
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