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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Fitzroy Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Fitzroy Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PPP - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    6h 48m
    $324–1,206

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    13h 37m
    $111–2,271

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    11h 59m
    $120–206

  4. Bus to Mackay, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    11h 13m
    $318–663

  5. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOV - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    8h 56m
    $363–2,834

  6. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    12h 21m
    $133–275

Airlie Beach to Fitzroy Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Fitzroy Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Airlie Beach to Fitzroy Island. However, you can take the line 860 bus to Renwick Rd at Stanbury Street hail 'n' ride, take the taxi to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, then take the ferry to Fitzroy Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Fitzroy Island via Cairns, Florence Street at Sheridan Street, Cairns City bus station, platform 1, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 11h 59m.

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