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How to get fromBrisbane to Macleay Islandby car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Brisbane to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    1h 27m
    $8–151

  2. Line 280 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 280 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    1h 55m
    $2

  3. Train, line 250 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 2 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
    2h 11m
    $2

  4. Line 204 bus, line 250 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Eagle Street Stop 152 at Riverside Centre to Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform Hbus bus 204
    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 25m
    $2

Brisbane to Macleay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Macleay Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane 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 Edward Street Stop 146 at Stamford Plaza to Karragarra Island via Griffith University station, platform 2, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, and Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 in around 1h 55m.

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