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How to Travel from

Melbourne to Hamilton Island

by Plane, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$821.01
Plane from Avalon Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$821.01
Plane from Avalon Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$1,010.48
Plane from Avalon Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.25–$821.01

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.99–$290.51

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$126.31

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton Island is to fly which costs $130.43 - $652.17 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $130.43 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Hamilton Island is 1988 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2 days 5h and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Melbourne to Hamilton Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Hamilton Island?

Hamilton Island is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 06:12 in Melbourne and 05:12 in Hamilton Island.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia offer flights from Melbourne Airport Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport.

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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