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How to get fromBrisbane to Green Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Green Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    7h 10m
    $251–787

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    27h 28m
    $287–6,284

  3. Bus, ferry via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    30h 50m
    $382–555

  4. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    8h 24m
    $294–820

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    32h 1m
    $394–751

Brisbane to Green Island by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,442 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Green Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Green Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, then take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street to Great Barrier Reef Green Island via Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Cairns City bus station, platform 2, and Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal in around 27h 28m.

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