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

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There are 4 ways to get from Nambour 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
    8h 28m
    $166–1,649

  2. Bus, ferry via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza

    1. Take the bus from Nambour station to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plazabus bus 631 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    13h 33m
    $182–234

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nambour 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
    8h 57m
    $362–806

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cooroy to Gladstonebus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    13h 54m
    $198–306

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nambour to Heron Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 502.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Nambour to Heron Island. However, you can 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 Nambour station to Heron Island via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, Noosa Junction Station, Gladstone, and Gladstone Marina in around 13h 33m.

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