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How to get fromCanberra to Thursday Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Canberra to Thursday Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane CBR - HID
    2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    10h 14m
    $335–1,271

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane SYD - HID
    3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    11h 6m
    $570–1,222

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,854 km
  • Duration: 10h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Thursday Island. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sydney International Airport, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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