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

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There are 3 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
    10h
    $269–602

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

    cheapest
    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
    15h 52m
    $198–785

  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
    11h 15m
    $242–755

Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,406.9 km
  • Duration: 10h

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 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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