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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Hinchinbrook Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    11h 3m
    $377–668

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central 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
    37h 27m
    $330–6,099

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    42h 9m
    $554–875

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Inghamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Lucinda to George's Pointferry ferry
    12h 1m
    $383–2,522

  5. Fly to Cairns, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    12h 1m
    $349–792

  6. Train, ferry via Cardwell

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cardwelltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    39h 15m
    $395–5,924

  7. Bus, ferry via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    2d
    $498–639

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,906.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Hinchinbrook Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 Central Station to George's Point via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Ingham, and Lucinda in around 37h 27m.

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