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Darwin to Hamilton Island

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32 h
2753 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Darwin to Hamilton Island

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Cheapest
By car (2 753 km)
32 h
2753 km.
from $151
Other
Bus, Train
5 d 2 h 16 min
2120 km.
from $2282.83
Train, Bus, Ferry
5 d 11 h 50 min
2120 km.
from $4247.61
Bus, Plane
15 h 26 min
2120 km.
from $489.51

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$391.77–$1,200.60

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$391.77–$1,200.60
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$303.31–$821.46

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$429.69–$1,200.60
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$290.67–$884.65

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.02–$341.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.02–$353.86
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.74–$290.67
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.01–$37.91

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.47–$120.06
Bus from Chermside Gympie Road to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.47–$126.38
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.22–$27.80

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,522.36–$3,746.79

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$646.97–$1,266.53

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Email:
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Hamilton Island is to fly and bus and ferry which costs $315.22 - $815.22 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes 11h 10m and costs $250 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Darwin to Hamilton Island?

The distance between Darwin and Hamilton Island is 2137 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Hamilton Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 5 days 2h and costs $1630.43 - $4239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Darwin to Hamilton Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Hamilton Island?

Hamilton Island is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 19:34 in Darwin and 20:04 in Hamilton Island.

Where can I stay near Hamilton Island?

There are 157+ hotels available in Hamilton Island. Prices start at $181.15 per night.
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