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How to get fromLondon to Thursday Islandby plane, ferry or train

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Thursday Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Horn Island Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane LHR - HID
    2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    33h 56m
    $1,051–3,327

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Horn Island Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane LGW - HID
    3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    42h 19m
    $1,011–6,106

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane plane LHR - ABM
    2. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    34h 41m
    $1,074–3,516

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane plane LGW - ABM
    3. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    43h 39m
    $1,034–6,195

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration35h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,058Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between London, England and Thursday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from London to Thursday Island. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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