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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamilton Island to Mackay

Composite routes from Hamilton Island to Mackay

Cheapest
5 h 49 min
Car
180 km.
from $9
Other
4 h 20 min
Ferry, Bus
90 km.
from $91.54
5 h 9 min
Bus, Train
90 km.
from $76.27

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Blair
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.17

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$532.61

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$358.70

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$281.86

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Email:
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Hamilton Island Marina to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.57
Other from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay is to ferry and bus which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

How far is it from Hamilton Island to Mackay?

The distance between Hamilton Island and Mackay is 186 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Hamilton Island to Mackay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Hamilton Island and Mackay?

It is currently 03:27 at both, Hamilton Island and Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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