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How to get fromHinchinbrook Island to Whitsunday Islandsby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Hinchinbrook Island to Whitsunday Islands by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from George's Point to Lucindaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ingham to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm19
    7h 59m
    $175–500

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from George's Point to Lucindaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ingham to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    8h 36m
    $156–1,751

  3. Ferry, bus via Cardwell

    1. Take the ferry from George's Point to Carwellferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cardwell to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    9h 47m
    $186–236

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  • Distance: 430.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Hinchinbrook Island to Whitsunday Islands. However, you can take the ferry to Lucinda, take the taxi to Ingham, then take the bus to Airlie Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from George's Point to Shute Harbour Road at Hermitage Drive via Lucinda, Ingham, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 8h 36m.

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