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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Moreton Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moreton Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    4h 59m
    $218–476

  2. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    3. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    7h 20m
    $180–512

  3. Bus, ferry via Skybus Coach Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    29h 40m
    $327–651

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    29h 58m
    $207–638

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    33h 58m
    $293–433

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar219Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,430.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Moreton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moreton Island. However, you can fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Domestic Airport station, platform 2, take the taxi to Brisbane Holt Street, then take the ferry to Moreton Island Tangalooma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Kingsford Smith Dr at Bretts Wharf, stop 19, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 29h 40m.

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