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How to get fromMain Beach to Moreton Islandby train, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Main Beach 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 Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    4h 31m
    $68–144

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    5h 2m
    $87–181

  3. Train, car ferry via Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train train Vlbd
    2. Take the carferry from Brisbane to Moreton Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 23m
    $116–149

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train train Vlbd
    2. Take the carferry from Brisbane to Moreton Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 12m
    $116–149

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  • Distance: 132.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Moreton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Main Beach to Moreton Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale 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 Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Lancaster Rd at Ascot Rail, stop 24/13, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 5h 2m.

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