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

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There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle to Hinchinbrook Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    12h 46m
    $472–772

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Inghamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Lucinda to George's Pointferry ferry
    35h 7m
    $320–6,078

  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 Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    40h 42m
    $452–635

  4. Fly Newcastle Airport to Cairns, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    13h 49m
    $413–821

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    13h 49m
    $386–682

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Inghamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Lucinda to George's Pointferry ferry
    14h 46m
    $393–2,536

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cairns, bus, ferry

    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 bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    14h 47m
    $357–801

  8. Bus, ferry via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    44h 17m
    $532–924

Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,814.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Hinchinbrook Island. However, you can take the line 136 bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 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 Broadmeadow Station to George's Point via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Ingham, and Lucinda in around 35h 7m.

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