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How to get fromMelbourne to Orpheus Islandby plane, ferry, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Orpheus Island by plane, ferry, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    3. Walk from Palm Island Jetty to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    9h 1m

  2. Train, travel

    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. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    2d

  3. Bus, travel

    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 Inghambus bus
    4. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    2d 4h

  4. Fly to Palm Island Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palm Island Airport (PMK)plane plane MEL - PMK
    2. Walk from Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    6h 7m

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, travel

    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. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    11h 41m

  6. Fly to Cairns, train, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Inghamtrain train
    3. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    12h 19m

  7. Bus, ferry, travel

    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 Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    5. Walk from Palm Island Jetty to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    2d 12h

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

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,163.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Orpheus 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 Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty, then travel to Orpheus Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Orpheus Island via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Ingham in around 2d.

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