The distance between Sydney and Hamilton Island is around 1,538km (956 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sydney to Hamilton Island by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
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Take the train to Brisbane and then to Proserpine then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
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There are several options for getting from Sydney to Hamilton Island by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$295 ($200) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($270).
The distance between Sydney and Hamilton Island is around 1,538km (956 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,505km (935 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Sydney and Hamilton Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$405 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Sydney and Hamilton Island is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$295 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sydney and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sydney and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Sydney and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Sydney and Hamilton Island with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.
Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas fly between Sydney and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) and and arrive into Hamilton Island (HTI). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.
The flight from Sydney to Hamilton Island typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sydney to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sydney to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around A$405 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 55m | A$405($270) | every 5 mins | 1,538km (956 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 11h | A$360($245) | once daily | 2,322km (1,443 miles) |
Bus to Brisbane, ferry | 1 day 11h | A$365($245) | 4 times a week | 2,312km (1,436 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 6h | A$295($200) | 5 times a week | 2,109km (1,310 miles) |
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Queensland Rail Travel
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The following major airports near Hamilton Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.