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How to get fromBrisbane to Fitzroy Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, ferry

    best
    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
    7h 20m
    $167–730

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    9h 35m
    $160–708

  3. 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
    27h 38m
    $203–6,227

  4. 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
    31h
    $298–493

  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
    32h 11m
    $310–694

Brisbane to Fitzroy Island by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,443.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Fitzroy Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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 train from Roma Street to Fitzroy Island via Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Cairns City bus station, platform 2, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 27h 38m.

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