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How to get fromHelensvale to Moreton Islandby train, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    3h 41m
    $66–142

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    5h 14m
    $82–176

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train train Vlbd
    2. Take the car ferry from Brisbane to Moreton Islandcarferry car ferry
    4h 23m
    $115–148

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 119.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Helensvale to Moreton Island. However, you can take the train to Boggo Road station, platform 6, take the train to Cannon Hill station, platform 1, take the taxi to Brisbane Holt Street, then take the ferry to Moreton Island Tangalooma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre, Southport, Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Lancaster Rd at Ascot Rail, stop 24/13, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 5h 14m.

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