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9 h 39 min
469 km.
from $25
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Cardwell, Australia → Hamilton Island, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardwell to Hamilton Island

Composite routes from Cardwell to Hamilton Island

Cheapest
9 h 39 min
Car
469 km.
from $25
Other
9 h 4 min
Bus, Ferry
384 km.
from $141
9 h 24 min
Train, Ferry
384 km.
from $551.26
10 h 53 min
Train, Plane
384 km.
from $578.50
10 h 10 min
384 km.
from $107.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$92.39
Bus from Cardwell to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$76.09
Bus from Bowen to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$21.74

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$47.83

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cardwell to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$954.55
Train from Cardwell to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$279.58

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Email:
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.57
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Hamilton Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Hamilton Island is to bus and ferry which costs $70.65 - $141.30 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardwell to Hamilton Island?

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Hamilton Island is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 4m and costs $70.65 - $141.30 .

How far is it from Cardwell to Hamilton Island?

The distance between Cardwell and Hamilton Island is 482 km.

How do I travel from Cardwell to Hamilton Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Hamilton Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 4m and costs $70.65 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Cardwell to Hamilton Island?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Cardwell to Hamilton Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hamilton Island?

There are 157+ hotels available in Hamilton Island. Prices start at $188.76 per night.
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