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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lismore to Macleay Island by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus bus 175
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    5h 7m
    $19–25

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    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 43m
    $36–163

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lismore to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the carferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    3h 1m
    $35–190

  4. Bus, ferry via Lismore

    1. Take the bus from Lismore to Beenleighbus bus Pm12
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    7h 32m
    $44–59

Lismore to Macleay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Lismore to Macleay Island. However, you can take the bus to Beenleigh Station, Stand B, take the line 565 bus to Loganholme, stop H, walk to Loganholme, stop E, take the line 282 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 Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Karragarra Island via Casino Station, Coach Bay, Casino Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cleveland station, platform 1, Middle Street, stop B, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, and Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 in around 6h 43m.

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