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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which costs $550 - $900 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 41m and costs $550 - $900.

How far is it from Melbourne to Thursday Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Thursday Island is 3051 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Melbourne to Thursday Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Thursday Island?

Thursday Island is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:51 AM in Melbourne and 8:51 AM in Thursday Island.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

Melbourne to Thursday Island - one way to travel via plane, and ferry

There is 1 way to get from Melbourne to Thursday Island by plane or ferry

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Fly, ferry
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane MEL - HID
2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry
9h 41m
$550–894

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

36Weekly Planes

9h 33mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Thursday Island.

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Distance: 3,051.5 km
Duration: 9h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Thursday Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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