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How to get fromMaroochydore to Heron Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Maroochydore to Heron Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Nambour to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    10h 3m
    $164–1,716

  2. Bus, ferry via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    12h 55m
    $186–244

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    10h
    $364–806

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Gladstonebus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    13h 18m
    $209–318

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maroochydore to Heron Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 521.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Maroochydore, QLD, Australia and Heron Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Maroochydore to Heron Island. However, you can take the line 610 bus to Nambour station, walk to Nambour, take the train to Gladstone, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street to Heron Island via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Gladstone, and Gladstone Marina in around 12h 55m.

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