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How to get fromCanberra to Hinchinbrook Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Hinchinbrook Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Townsville Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CBR - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    13h 17m
    $521–866

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cairns, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    14h 42m
    $365–740

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Inghamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Lucinda to George's Pointferry ferry
    42h 35m
    $371–6,137

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    46h 19m
    $573–902

  5. Fly Canberra International Airport to Cairns, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    13h 45m
    $512–970

  6. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    13h 44m
    $414–766

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $579–760

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,015.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Hinchinbrook Island. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Townsville City bus hub Stop B, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Cardwell, walk to Carwell, then take the ferry to Ramsay Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to George's Point via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Ingham, and Lucinda in around 42h 35m.

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