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How to get fromBrisbane Airport (BNE) to Fitzroy Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Fitzroy Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns, ferry

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    5h 52m
    $156–670

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    29h
    $217–6,580

  3. Bus, ferry via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    32h 31m
    $326–538

  4. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane BNE - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    12h 5m
    $283–745

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    33h 35m
    $326–729

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Fitzroy Island by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,429.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Fitzroy Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Fitzroy Island. However, you can 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 train from International Airport Station to Fitzroy Island via Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Cairns City bus station, platform 2, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 29h.

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