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How to get fromCoolangatta to Tangaloomaby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Coolangatta to Tangalooma by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train train Vlbd
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    5h 8m
    $92–180

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    5h 23m
    $120–210

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  • Distance: 176.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Tangalooma, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Coolangatta to Tangalooma. However, you can take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Domestic Airport station, platform 1, take the taxi to Brisbane Holt Street, then take the ferry to Moreton Island Tangalooma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane International, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 5h 23m.

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