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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Fitzroy Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fitzroy Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Cairns, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    6h 42m
    $162–601

  2. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    47h 19m
    $440–1,008

  3. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane SYD - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    14h 5m
    $312–791

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central 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
    2d
    $379–957

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station 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
    2d 2h
    $437–748

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,008.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Fitzroy Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fitzroy Island. However, you can 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 Sydney International Airport to Fitzroy Island via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane, Cairns, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 47h 19m.

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