There are 3 ways to get from Macleay Island to Russell Island by ferry or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Karragarra Island to Russell Island, platform 2ferry Smbi
18 min$11–14Ferry via Macleay Island
cheapest- Take the ferry from Macleay Island, platform 1 to Karragarra Islandferry Smbi
- Take the ferry from Karragarra Island to Russell Island, platform 2ferry Smbi
34 min$4Walk
- Take the walk from Macleay Island to Russell Islandwalk 10.8 km
2h 2m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macleay Island to Russell Island is to ferry via Macleay Island which costs $3 - $4 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Macleay Island to Russell Island is to ferry which takes 18 min and costs $10 - $14.
No, there is no direct ferry from Macleay Island to Russell Island. However, there are services departing from Karragarra Island and arriving at Russell Island, platform 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Macleay Island and Russell Island is 7 km.
The best way to get from Macleay Island to Russell Island without a car is to ferry which takes 18 min and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 18 min to get from Macleay Island to Russell Island, including transfers.
There are 158+ hotels available in Russell Island.
What companies run services between Macleay Island, QLD, Australia and Russell Island, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a ferry from Karragarra Island to Russell Island, platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 15 min.
Ferry from Karragarra Island to Russell Island, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Ferry from Macleay Island, platform 1 to Karragarra Island
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Ferry from Karragarra Island to Russell Island, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
