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

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

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  1. Tram, line 282 bus, ferry

    best
    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 Bunker Rd at High St Arrival Stop hail 'n' ridebus bus 282
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    4h 33m
    $50–66

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Clevelandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    2h 5m
    $16–254

  3. Tram, train, line 560 bus, line 282 bus, car ferry

    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Loganlea station to Loganholme, stop Abus bus 560 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Loganholme, stop E to Bunker Rd at High St Arrival Stop hail 'n' ridebus bus 282
    5. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    4h 41m
    $44–284

  4. Bus, line 563 bus, line 282 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Beenleighbus bus
    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 Bunker Rd at High St Arrival Stop hail 'n' ridebus bus 282
    4. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    4h 45m
    $67–90

  5. Line 552 bus, line 282 bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kingston station to Loganholme, stop Fbus bus 552
    2. Take the bus from Loganholme, stop E to Bunker Rd at High St Arrival Stop hail 'n' ridebus bus 282
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    5h 51m
    $44–284

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gold Coast to North Stradbroke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to North Stradbroke 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, walk to Beenleigh station, stop A, take the line 565 bus to Loganholme, stop H, walk to Loganholme, stop E, take the line 282 bus to Bunker Rd at High St Arrival Stop hail 'n' ride, take the taxi to Toondah Harbour, then take the ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Dunwich via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Loganlea station, platform 2, Loganlea station, Loganholme, stop A, Loganholme, stop E, Bunker Rd at High St Arrival Stop hail 'n' ride, and Cleveland in around 4h 41m.

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