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How to get fromHelensvale to North Stradbroke Islandby train, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    2. Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    4h 15m
    $2–232

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to South Brisbane station, platform 2train train
    2. Take the bus from Cultural Centre station, platform 2 to Middle Street, stop Bbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    4h 59m
    $10–16

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Helensvale to Clevelandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    1h 53m
    $14–252

Helensvale to North Stradbroke Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Helensvale to North Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the train to Boggo Road station, platform 6, take the train to Cleveland station, platform 1, walk to Cleveland station, take the line 271 bus to Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, walk to Cleveland, then take the car ferry to Dunwich. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty via South Brisbane station, platform 2, Cultural Centre station, platform 2, Middle Street, stop B, Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, and Toondah Harbour in around 4h 59m.

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