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How to get fromCairns to Hinchinbrook Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Hinchinbrook Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    5h
    $202–219

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    5h 51m
    $205–842

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Map of how to get from Cairns to Hinchinbrook Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Hinchinbrook Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Hinchinbrook Island. However, you can take the bus to Cardwell, walk to Carwell, then take the ferry to Ramsay Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Ramsay Bay via Cardwell and Cardwell in around 5h 51m.

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