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How to get fromGold Coast to Tangaloomaby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Tangalooma by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

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    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    3h 47m
    $83–171

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train train Vlbd
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    4h 45m
    $90–178

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airportbus bus Au001 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    4h 16m
    $83–171

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 130.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Tangalooma. However, you can take the bus to Brisbane, walk to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, take the line 300 bus to Lancaster Rd at Ascot Rail, stop 24/13, take the taxi to Brisbane Holt Street, then take the ferry to Moreton Island Tangalooma. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Domestic Airport station, platform 1, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 4h 45m.

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