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How to get fromNewcastle to Fitzroy Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle to Fitzroy Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    9h 53m
    $243–662

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    10h 50m
    $187–642

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    44h 56m
    $365–785

  4. Train to Tamworth, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TMW - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    13h 15m
    $316–952

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    44h 57m
    $368–933

  6. Bus, ferry via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    46h 49m
    $405–686

Newcastle to Fitzroy Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration44h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,930.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Fitzroy Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Fitzroy Island. However, you can take the line 136 bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 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, then take the ferry to Fitzroy Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Fitzroy Island via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane, Cairns, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 44h 56m.

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