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How to get fromMelbourne to Hinchinbrook Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Hinchinbrook Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    11h 5m
    $416–789

  2. Fly to Cairns, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    12h 17m
    $377–843

  3. Train, 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 train from Roma Street to Inghamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Lucinda to George's Pointferry ferry
    2d 1h
    $427–6,337

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $649–1,015

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Inghamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Lucinda to George's Pointferry ferry
    12h 27m
    $463–2,638

  6. Bus, ferry via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    2d 14h
    $600–763

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,282.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Hinchinbrook Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Hinchinbrook Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Townsville City bus hub Stop B, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Cardwell, walk to Carwell, then take the ferry to Ramsay Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to George's Point via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Ingham, and Lucinda in around 2d 1h.

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