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How to get fromGold Coast to Thursday Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Gold Coast to Thursday Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane OOL - HID
    2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    11h 20m
    $254–868

  2. 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 Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane BNE - HID
    3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    9h 31m
    $482–1,594

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,308.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Thursday 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 Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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