There are 2 ways to get from Nerang to Macleay Island by train, taxi, ferry, car, or car ferry
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Train, taxi, ferry
best- Take the train from Nerang station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train
- Take the taxi from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4taxi
- Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry
1h 27m$72–92Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Nerang to Redland Baycar
- Take the carferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry
1h 32m$11–156
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nerang to Macleay Island is to train and taxi and ferry which costs $70 - $95 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Nerang to Macleay Island is to train and taxi and ferry which takes 1h 27m and costs $70 - $95.
The distance between Nerang and Macleay Island is 65 km.
The best way to get from Nerang to Macleay Island without a car is to train and taxi and ferry which takes 1h 27m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Nerang to Macleay Island, including transfers.
There are 260+ hotels available in Macleay Island.
What companies run services between Nerang, QLD, Australia and Macleay Island, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Nerang to Macleay Island. However, you can take the train to Beenleigh station, platform 2, take the taxi to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, then take the ferry to Karragarra Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nerang to Macleay Island via Redland Bay and Macleay Island Ferry in around 1h 32m.
Train from Nerang station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Macleay Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 418 734 741
Russell Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 408 785 218
Tamborine Mtn & Canungra Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5545 1577
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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