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How to get fromGold Coast to Lady Elliot Islandby train, unknown, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Lady Elliot Island by train, unknown, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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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 Bundabergtrain train
    3. Walk from Bundaberg to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    9h 26m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bundabergbus bus
    3. Walk from Bundaberg to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    10h 59m

  3. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to River Headscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Wanggoolba Creek to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    7h 48m

  4. Train, fly to Bundaberg, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane BNE - BDB
    3. Walk from Bundaberg-Airport-BDB to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    6h 25m

  5. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Bundabergbus bus
    3. Walk from Zunker St at Water Tower to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    13h 46m

  6. Train, fly to Hervey Bay, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    3. Walk from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    7h 8m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Lady Elliot Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 516.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Lady Elliot 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 Bundaberg, then travel to Lady Elliot Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Lady Elliot Island via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, and Bundaberg in around 10h 59m.

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