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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 carferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    1h 27m
    $9–154

  2. Line 156 bus, line 280 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edward Street Stop 145 to Upper Mt Gravatt station, platform 2bus bus 118 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Upper Mt Gravatt 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 31m
    $2

  3. Train, line 250 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 2 to Cleveland station, platform 2train 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 32m
    $2

  4. Line 222 bus, line 250 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from King George Square, 2b to Carindale Shopping Centre Interchangebus bus 222 / ...
    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

Brisbane to Macleay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • 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 145 to Karragarra Island via Upper Mt Gravatt station, platform 2, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, and Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 in around 2h 31m.

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