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

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Russell Island by car, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the carferry from Redland Bay to Russell Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    2h 6m
    $13–238

  2. Tram, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Drive from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4car car
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    2h 21m
    $8–10

  3. 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 Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    3h 59m
    $33–44

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  • Distance: 79.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Russell Island. However, you can drive to Redland Bay, take the car ferry to Russell Island Ferry, then drive to Russell Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Russell Island via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Beenleigh station, platform 2, Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, and Russell Island, platform 2 in around 2h 21m.

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