How to travel from Tin Can Bay to Hamilton Island, Australia
The distance between Tin Can Bay and Hamilton Island is around 1,008km (626 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay 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 → Tin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
- Duration9hrs
- Flight time5h 40m
- Typical costA$705($475)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Proserpine then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$185($125)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Airlie Beach then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.
- Duration17h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$240($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Hamilton Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Hamilton Island by bus, train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$465 ($310).
The distance between Tin Can Bay and Hamilton Island is around 1,008km (626 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 738km (458 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Tin Can Bay and Hamilton Island by bus, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$465 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Bowen Hills station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Bowen Hills station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Bowen Hills station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Tin Can Bay to Hamilton Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Bowen Hills station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Hamilton Island is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$465 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Hamilton Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 9hrs | A$705($475) | 5 times a week | 3,581km (2,225 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6hrs | A$465($310) | 5 times a week | 1,132km (703 miles) |
| Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train and plane | 6h 10m | A$860($580) | 5 times a week | 1,416km (880 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Plane and Ferry | 8hrs | A$405($270) | 5 times a week | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 35m | A$185($125) | 5 times a week | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 17h 25m | A$240($160) | 5 times a week | 1,205km (749 miles) |
| Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, ferry | 20h 10m | A$260($175) | 5 times a week | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tin Can Bay and Hamilton Island
Bus companies
Polleys Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Translink QLD
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
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