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How to get fromMelbourne to Moreton Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Moreton Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport 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
    6h 23m
    $257–544

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport 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
    8h 44m
    $206–618

  3. Bus, ferry

    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
    28h 13m
    $303–624

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross 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 6m
    $233–629

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AVV - BNE
    3. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    7h 56m
    $211–688

  6. Bus, ferry via Campbellfield

    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
    35h 44m
    $271–420

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

Calendar218Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,451.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Moreton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Moreton Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Central Station, Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Lancaster Rd at Ascot Rail, stop 24/13, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 28h 13m.

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