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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    10h 3m
    $176–2,038

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    13h 23m
    $203–263

  3. Fly to Gladstone Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    7h 16m
    $363–655

  4. Bus, ferry via Gladstone

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gladstonebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    14h 23m
    $211–321

  5. Fly to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    9h 55m
    $339–626

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brisbane to Heron Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 606.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Heron Island. However, you can take the train to Gladstone, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Heron Island via Gladstone and Gladstone Marina in around 13h 23m.

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