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How to get fromBallina to Russell Islandby bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Russell Island by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry Smbi
    5h 43m
    $57–89

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballina to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Russell Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    3h 12m
    $32–266

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    7h 8m
    $45–183

  4. Bus, line 250 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 250
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    6h 10m
    $57–89

  5. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry Smbi
    6h 46m
    $53–71

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 253.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Russell Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Ballina to Russell Island. However, you can take the bus to Brisbane, take the bus to Upper Mt Gravatt 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 a bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Russell Island via Casino Station, Coach Bay, Casino Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cleveland station, platform 1, Middle Street, stop B, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, and Russell Island, platform 2 in around 7h 8m.

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