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

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

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  1. Fly from Mackay, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Marlin Marina, Cairns to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    7h 34m
    $250–564

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Marlin Marina, Cairns to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    13h 42m
    $64–2,707

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Marlin Marina, Cairns to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry CNS-Fitzroy Island
    14h 20m
    $145–319

  4. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PPP - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Marlin Marina, Cairns to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    7h 39m
    $284–1,258

  5. Bus, ferry via Innisfail

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Innisfailbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Innisfail to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Marlin Marina, Cairns to Fitzroy Islandferry ferry
    15h 11m
    $138–221

Mackay to Fitzroy Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Fitzroy Island. However, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Marlin Marina, Cairns, then take the ferry to Fitzroy Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Fitzroy Island via Cairns Central Station and Marlin Marina, Cairns in around 13h 42m.

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