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

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There are 3 ways to get from Byron Bay to Macleay Island by bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Varsity Lakesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    3h 3m
    $120–147

  2. Drive, car ferry

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

  3. Bus, line 280 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    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
    4h 23m
    $50–95

Byron Bay to Macleay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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 Varsity Lakes, walk to Varsity Lakes 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 vehicle from Byron Bay to Macleay Island via Redland Bay and Macleay Island Ferry in around 2h 36m.

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