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How to get fromNewcastle to Thursday Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Newcastle to Thursday Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane NTL - HID
    2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    11h 18m
    $286–872

  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 Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane SYD - HID
    3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    11h 15m
    $250–702

Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,685.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Thursday Island. However, you can take the line 136 bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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