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How to get fromBrisbane Airport (BNE) to Macleay Islandby car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Macleay Island by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the carferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    1h 25m
    $8–151

  2. Line 590 bus, line 250 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boronia Rd at Aviation School to Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform Ebus bus 590
    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 Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    2h 40m
    $2

  3. Train, line 250 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    2. Take the bus from Middle Street, stop B to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 250
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    3h 11m
    $21–27

  4. Train, line 280 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from International Airport Station to South Brisbane station, platform 1train train
    2. Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    2h 57m
    $21–27

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Macleay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Macleay Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Macleay Island. However, you can drive to Redland Bay, take the car ferry to Macleay Island Ferry, then drive to Macleay Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boronia Rd at Aviation School to Karragarra Island via Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, and Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 in around 2h 40m.

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