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How to get fromMacleay Island to Byron Bayby ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Karragarra Island to Redland Bay Marina, platform 3ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus bus
    3h 32m
    $117–152

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Macleay Island Ferry to Redland Baycarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Redland Bay to Byron Baycar car
    2h 31m
    $28–181

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Karragarra Island to Redland Bay Marina, platform 3ferry ferry Smbi
    2. Take the bus from Beenleigh to Byron Baybus bus Pm11
    6h 7m
    $33–53

  4. Ferry, bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the ferry from Karragarra Island to Redland Bay Marina, platform 3ferry ferry Smbi
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Byron Baybus bus Sydney
    7h 25m
    $43–63

Macleay Island to Byron Bay by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Macleay Island to Byron Bay. However, you can take the ferry to Redland Bay Marina, platform 3, take the taxi to Beenleigh station, platform 1, take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes, then take the bus to Byron Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Macleay Island to Byron Bay via Macleay Island Ferry and Redland Bay in around 2h 31m.

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