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How to get fromPort Douglas to Fitzroy Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Douglas to Fitzroy Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    3h 24m
    $70–111

  2. Bus, ferry via Trinity Beach

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Smithfieldbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    3h 37m
    $67–106

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  • Distance: 101.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Fitzroy Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Douglas to Fitzroy Island. However, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Central Shopping Centre, take the line 111 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, then take the ferry to Fitzroy Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Fitzroy Island via Port Douglas, Smithfield, Smithfield Shopping Centre, Cairns City bus station, platform 1, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 3h 37m.

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