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How to get fromGympie to Macleay Islandby bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Gympie to Macleay Island by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gympie to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    6h 27m
    $38–51

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gympie North to Roma Streettrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    6h 30m
    $14–665

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gympie to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    3h 6m
    $37–193

  4. Train, ferry via Cleveland station, platform 1

    1. Take the train from Gympie North to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    6h 40m
    $14–665

  5. Bus, ferry via Carindale Shopping Centre Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Gympie to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    7h 5m
    $46–76

Gympie to Macleay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Gympie, QLD, Australia and Macleay Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gympie to Macleay Island. However, you can take the bus to Brisbane Roma Street, walk to Roma Street busway, platform 2, take the bus to Griffith University station, platform 2, take the line 280 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, then take the ferry to Karragarra Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gympie Sovereign Cinema to Karragarra Island via Gympie North station, Gympie North, Roma Street, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Griffith University station, platform 2, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, and Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 in around 6h 30m.

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