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How to get fromGold Coast to Macleay Islandby tram, train, car, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Macleay Island by tram, train, car, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Tram, train, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train train
    3. Drive from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4car car
    4. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Macleay Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    1h 59m
    $8–10

  2. Bus, line 282 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Beenleighbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loganholme, stop E to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 282
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Macleay Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    3h 7m
    $39–50

  3. Tram, line 282 bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the bus from Loganholme, stop E to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 282
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Macleay Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    3h 19m
    $22–26

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the carferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    1h 41m
    $13–158

  5. Tram, line 563 bus, line 282 bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the bus from George St near Macs Lane to Loganholme, stop Cbus bus 563
    3. Take the bus from Loganholme, stop E to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 282
    4. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Macleay Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    3h 45m
    $22–26

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 76.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Macleay Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Beenleigh station, platform 2, drive to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, take the ferry to Macleay Island, platform 2, then drive to Macleay Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Macleay Island via Beenleigh station, stop A, Loganholme, stop H, Loganholme, stop E, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, and Macleay Island, platform 2 in around 3h 7m.

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