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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kingscliff 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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    5h 23m
    $72–149

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    6h 12m
    $134–236

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train train Vlbd
    2. Take the carferry from Brisbane to Moreton Islandcarferry car ferry
    6h 8m
    $120–154

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  • Distance: 176.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Kingscliff to Moreton Island. However, you can take the line 601 bus to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre, take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, 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 Pearl St Before Turnock St to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Wharf St at Tweed Heads, Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane International, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 6h 12m.

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