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How to get fromBurleigh Heads to South Stradbroke Islandby train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Burleigh Heads to South Stradbroke Island by train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 24m
    $82–92

  2. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Coomera station, platform 2train train
    2. Take the taxi from Coomera station, platform 2 to Jacobs Welltaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 24m
    $82–97

  3. Line 701 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B to Robina stationbus bus 701
    2. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 39m
    $82–92

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 56.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Burleigh Heads to South Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the line 701 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Pimpama station, platform 2, take the taxi to Jacobs Well, then take the ferry to Tipplers Cafe. Alternatively, you can take the line 701 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Coomera station, platform 2, take the taxi to Jacobs Well, then take the ferry to Tipplers Cafe.

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