There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Thursday Island by plane, ferry, train, car, bus or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Horn Island, ferry • 9 h 21 min
$180 - $334
3 alternative options
Fly to Bamaga, ferry • 9 h 18 min
$237 - $401
Train, drive, ferry • 2 days 3 h
$348 - $530
Bus, train, taxi, drive, ferry • 2 days 9 h
$423 - $605
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Thursday Island, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Thursday Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport, platform 2, take the walk to Brisbane airport, fly to Horn Island, take the walk to Horn Island Airport, take the bus to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport, platform 2, take the walk to Brisbane airport, fly to Bamaga, take the taxi to Seisia, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Brisbane to Bamaga via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 5 min
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $300
Flights from Brisbane to Bamaga via Sydney, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 55 min
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $750
Flights from Brisbane to Bamaga via Townsville, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 15 min
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $650
Flights from Brisbane to Bamaga via Toowoomba, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 5 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $950
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane to Horn Island via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 22 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $600
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Brisbane to Horn Island via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 35 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $300
Flights from Brisbane to Bamaga via Cairns, Horn Island
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 40 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $700
- Phone
- 1300 131 722
- reservations@qr.com.au
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Brisbane Roma Street to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 21 h 4 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150 - $290
- Schedules at
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
- A-Choice
- $284
- B-Quick
- $156
Train from Home Hill to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 4 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Home Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 21 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120 - $200
- Schedules at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $120 - $170
- Flexifare
- $140 - $200
- Phone
- 1300 664 875
- info@tiferry.com.au
- Website
- tiferry.com.au
Ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- tiferry.com.au
Ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- peddellsferry.com.au
Ferry from Seisia to Thursday Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- peddellsferry.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $120 - $160
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Brisbane to Thursday Island?
The distance between Brisbane and Thursday Island is 2191 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Thursday Island?
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which costs $230 - $440 and takes 9 h 21 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Thursday Island?
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9 h 18 min and costs $300 - $550.
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Thursday Island?
It takes approximately 9 h 21 min to get from Brisbane to Thursday Island, including transfers.