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How to get fromGold Coast to South Stradbroke Islandby tram, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to South Stradbroke Island by tram, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Tram, 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 ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 23m
    $82–92

  2. Line 719 bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Paradise Pde at Donald Avenuebus bus 719
    2. Take the taxi from Paradise Pde at Donald Avenue to Jacobs Welltaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 30m
    $130–150

  3. Tram, ferry via Cavill Avenue station, platform 1

    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 25m
    $82–92

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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to South Stradbroke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to South Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Pimpama station, platform 2, take the taxi to Jacobs Well, then take the ferry to Tipplers Cafe. Alternatively, you can take the line 719 bus to Paradise Pde at Donald Avenue, take the taxi to Jacobs Well, then take the ferry to Tipplers Cafe.

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