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How to get fromBrisbane to South Stradbroke Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Brisbane to South Stradbroke Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Pimpama station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 24m
    $81–96

  2. Line 555 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Adelaide Street Stop 39 at David Jones to Loganholme, stop Bbus bus 555
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 57m
    $78–88

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 71.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to South Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the train to Pimpama station, platform 1, take the taxi to Jacobs Well, then take the ferry to Tipplers Cafe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide Street Stop 39 at David Jones to Tipplers Cafe via Loganholme, stop H, Alamein St at Beenleigh High School, Beenleigh station, platform 1, Ormeau station, platform 1, and Jacobs Well in around 2h 57m.

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