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How to get fromMelbourne to North Stradbroke Islandby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 2 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    7h 59m
    $184–378

  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 Robina station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    9h 41m
    $150–406

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    33h 54m
    $261–559

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Clevelandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    19h 50m
    $300–665

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train, 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 train from Central station, platform 2 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    4. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    9h 27m
    $160–537

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    3. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    4. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    11h 9m
    $156–635

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

Calendar220Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to North Stradbroke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,465.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to North Stradbroke 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 Central station, platform 1, take the train to Cleveland station, platform 1, walk to Cleveland station, take the line 271 bus to Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, walk to Toondah Harbour, then take the ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Dunwich via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Central Station, Central Station, Beenleigh, George St near Macs Lane, Loganholme, stop E, Bunker Rd at High St Arrival Stop hail 'n' ride, and Cleveland in around 33h 54m.

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