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How to get fromMaroochydore to Lady Elliot Islandby train, unknown, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Maroochydore to Lady Elliot Island by train, unknown, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Nambour to Bundabergtrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Walk from Bundaberg to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    6h 30m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Bundabergbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Walk from Bundaberg to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    8h 18m

  3. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Maroochydore to River Headscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Wanggoolba Creek to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    6h 3m

  4. Train, fly to Bundaberg, travel

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane BNE - BDB
    3. Walk from Bundaberg-Airport-BDB to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    7h 7m

  5. Bus, travel via Burnett Heads (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Bundabergbus bus Cairns
    2. Walk from Zunker St at Water Tower to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    10h 35m

  6. Train, fly to Hervey Bay, travel

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    3. Walk from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    7h 49m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 348.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Maroochydore to Lady Elliot Island. However, you can take the line 610 bus to Nambour station, walk to Nambour, take the train to Bundaberg, then travel to Lady Elliot Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street to Lady Elliot Island via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, and Bundaberg in around 8h 18m.

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