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How to get fromHelensvale to Macleay Islandby train, taxi, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Helensvale to Macleay Island by train, taxi, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train train
    2. Take the taxi from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4taxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    1h 22m
    $92–112

  2. Bus, line 280 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    3h 10m
    $2

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Helensvale to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the carferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    1h 29m
    $10–154

Helensvale to Macleay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Helensvale to Macleay Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Helensvale to Macleay Island. However, you can take the train to Beenleigh station, platform 2, take the taxi to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, then take the ferry to Karragarra Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Helensvale to Macleay Island via Redland Bay and Macleay Island Ferry in around 1h 29m.

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