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

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

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, 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
    7h 2m
    $180–560

  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
    46h 13m
    $448–1,071

  3. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    11h 51m
    $253–875

  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
    47h 17m
    $393–998

  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 1h
    $440–673

Sydney to Fitzroy Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,021.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Fitzroy Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the line 100 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 Central Station to Fitzroy Island via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane, Cairns, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 46h 13m.

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