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Seven ways to Travel from Hamilton Island to Cairns

Composite routes from Hamilton Island to Cairns

Cheapest
12 h 3 min
Car
655 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 19 min
Plane
Other
12 h 3 min
Rideshare
655 km.
from $8.54
13 h 54 min
Ferry, Train
508 km.
from $795.35
12 h 20 min
Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour, Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour
508 km.
from $94.33
7 h 45 min
Ferry, Plane
507 km.
from $338.13
12 h 35 min
Ferry, Bus
508 km.
from $188.28

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$454.72

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$252.62–$884.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$265.25–$757.86

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$454.72

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.47–$164.20

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.31–$75.79

Island Transfers

Phone:
0488 022 868
Email:
Website:
islandtransfers.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Palm
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.83

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Proserpine to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.47–$1,592.19

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Email:
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.81
Other from Hamilton Island Marina to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Cairns is to ferry and bus via Shute Harbour which costs $81.52 - $108.70 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $195.65 - $478.26 .

How far is it from Hamilton Island to Cairns?

The distance between Hamilton Island and Cairns is 519 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton Island to Cairns without a car is to ferry and bus via Shute Harbour which takes 12h 20m and costs $81.52 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Hamilton Island to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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