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How to get fromGold Coast to Heron Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Heron Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    12h 59m
    $174–2,118

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    15h 36m
    $224–300

  3. Train, fly to Gladstone Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    9h 21m
    $366–810

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    17h 19m
    $208–328

  5. Train, fly to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    12h
    $342–620

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 689.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Heron Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Heron Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Roma Street, take the train to Gladstone, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Heron Island via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Gladstone, and Gladstone Marina in around 15h 36m.

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