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How to get fromByron Bay to Macleay Islandby bus, tram, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Byron Bay to Macleay Island by bus, tram, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    4h 8m
    $132–158

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Byron Bay to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    2h 36m
    $29–181

  3. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    6h 12m
    $36–49

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Beenleighbus bus Pm12
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    6h 36m
    $32–44

Byron Bay to Macleay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Byron Bay to Macleay Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Byron Bay, NSW, Australia and Macleay Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Byron Bay to Macleay Island. However, you can take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, take the line 777 bus to Burleigh Heads station, stop A, walk to Burleigh Heads station, platform 1, take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Beenleigh station, platform 2, take the taxi to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, then take the ferry to Karragarra Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Byron Bay to Karragarra Island via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Griffith University station, platform 2, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, and Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 in around 6h 12m.

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