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How to get fromGold Coast to Fitzroy Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    8h 3m
    $160–658

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    30h 34m
    $200–6,558

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    33h 13m
    $306–481

  4. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    9h 24m
    $180–684

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    35h 7m
    $310–756

Gold Coast to Fitzroy Island by tram, train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,544.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Fitzroy Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, walk to Burleigh Heads station, stop B, take the line 777 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 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 vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Fitzroy Island via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Cairns City bus station, platform 2, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 30h 34m.

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