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How to get fromGold Coast to Point Lookoutby train, car ferry, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Point Lookout by train, car ferry, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Albion station, platform 2train train
    2. Take the train from Albion station, platform 1 to Birkdale station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    6h 30m
    $43–283

  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
    $16–255

  3. Taxi, ferry, line 880 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gold Coast to Toondah Harbourtaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Yabby St at One Mile Ferry Terminal to Mooloomba Rd near Cylinder Beach hail 'n' ridebus bus 880
    2h 43m
    $243–291

  4. Train, car ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Birkdale station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    6h 47m
    $43–283

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  • Distance: 168.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Point Lookout, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Point Lookout. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Albion station, platform 2, take the train to Birkdale station, platform 1, take the taxi to Cleveland, take the car ferry to Dunwich, walk to Junner St Ferry Terminal, then take the line 880 bus to Mooloomba Rd near Cylinder Beach hail 'n' ride. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Toondah Harbour, take the ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty, walk to Yabby St at One Mile Ferry Terminal, then take the line 880 bus to Mooloomba Rd near Cylinder Beach hail 'n' ride.

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