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How to get fromAuckland to Russell Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Russell Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Brisbane Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AKL - BNE
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    9h 30m
    $281–546

  2. Train to Auckland, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 615 bus, train, line 250 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane AKL - MCY
    3. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus bus
    4. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    5. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    6. Take the bus from Cleveland station to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus
    7. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    12h 38m
    $206–524

  3. Fly Auckland to Gold Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AKL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    10h 17m
    $255–683

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane WRE - BNE
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    14h 5m
    $210–789

Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,406.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Russell Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Russell Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to South Brisbane station, platform 1, walk to Cultural Centre station, platform 2, take the bus to Griffith University station, platform 2, take the line 280 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, take the ferry to Russell Island, platform 2, then take the taxi to Russell Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Beenleigh station, platform 2, walk to Beenleigh station, stop A, take the line 565 bus to Loganholme, stop H, walk to Loganholme, stop E, take the line 282 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, take the ferry to Russell Island, platform 2, then take the taxi to Russell Island.

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