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How to get fromMain Beach to South Stradbroke Islandby tram, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Main Beach to South Stradbroke Island by tram, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Tram, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 19m
    $82–92

  2. Line 704 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Helensvale stationbus bus 704
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 30m
    $82–92

  3. Line 719 bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Paradise Pde at Donald Avenuebus bus 719
    2. Take the taxi from Paradise Pde at Donald Avenue to Jacobs Welltaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    2h 46m
    $132–152

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Map of how to get from Main Beach to South Stradbroke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Main Beach to South Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Pimpama station, platform 2, take the taxi to Jacobs Well, then take the ferry to Tipplers Cafe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Tipplers Cafe via Helensvale station, Helensvale station, platform 2, Pimpama station, platform 2, and Jacobs Well in around 2h 30m.

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