What is the cheapest way to get from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise is to car ferry and drive which costs $11 - $160 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $11 - $160.

How far is it from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Macleay Island and Surfers Paradise is 73 km.

How do I travel from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise without a car?

The best way to get from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise without a car is to ferry and taxi and train and tram which takes 1h 55m and costs $90 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2737+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise by ferry, taxi, train, tram, car ferry, or car

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Ferry, taxi, train, tram
best
1. Take the ferry from Karragarra Island to Redland Bay Marina, platform 3ferry
2. Take the taxi from Redland Bay Marina, platform 3 to Beenleigh station, platform 1taxi
3. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
4. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h 55m
$92–122
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Macleay Island Ferry to Redland Baycarferry
2. Drive from Redland Bay to Surfers Paradisecar
1h 37m
$12–158

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Distance: 73.1 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Macleay Island, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise. However, you can take the ferry to Redland Bay Marina, platform 3, take the taxi to Beenleigh station, platform 1, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Macleay Island to Surfers Paradise via Macleay Island Ferry and Redland Bay in around 1h 37m.

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