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How to get fromByron Bay to South Stradbroke Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Byron Bay to South Stradbroke Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, line 760 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus bus 760
    3. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    3h 38m
    $120–136

  2. Bus, ferry via Pimpama station, platform 2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange to Surfers Paradisebus bus Au001 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    4h 5m
    $96–115

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Southportbus bus Pm12
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    5h 1m
    $156–186

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 137.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Byron Bay to South Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, take the line 760 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 a bus from Byron Bay Interchange to Tipplers Cafe via Surfers Paradise, Cavill Avenue station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Pimpama station, platform 2, and Jacobs Well in around 4h 5m.

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