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How to get fromMelbourne to Fitzroy Island National Parkby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Fitzroy Island National Park by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    8h 30m
    $187–634

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    2d 11h
    $445–1,198

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    2d 13h
    $508–1,086

  4. Bus, ferry via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    2d 14h
    $480–976

Melbourne to Fitzroy Island National Park by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$445Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,371.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Fitzroy Island National Park, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Fitzroy Island National Park. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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, take the ferry to Fitzroy Island, then walk to Fitzroy Island National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Fitzroy Island National Park via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane, Cairns, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, and Fitzroy Island in around 2d 11h.

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