What is the cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Melbourne is to ferry and fly which costs $650 - $1,200 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Melbourne is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $650 - $1,200.

How far is it from Thursday Island to Melbourne?

The distance between Thursday Island and Melbourne is 3052 km.

How long does it take to get from Thursday Island to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Thursday Island to Melbourne, including transfers.

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Thursday Island to Melbourne - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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

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Ferry, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry
2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane HID - MEL
8h 7m
$670–1,193
Ferry, fly to Avalon Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry
2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane HID - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
12h 50m
$486–1,583

Horn Island Airport (HID) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

19Weekly Planes

8h 16mAverage Duration

$289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,051.5 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Thursday Island, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Thursday Island to Melbourne. However, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Avalon Airport (AVV), walk to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, take the line 18 bus to Lara Station/Hicks St, walk to Lara Station, then take the train to Southern Cross Station.

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