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How to get fromPenrith to Fraser Islandby train, plane, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Fraser Island by train, plane, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    3. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    5h 34m
    $189–712

  2. Train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Maryborough Westtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi taxi
    5. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    22h 34m
    $235–1,558

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Hervey Baybus bus
    4. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    23h 11m
    $243–607

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penrith to River Headscar car
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    14h 58m
    $220–458

  5. Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane NTL - HVB
    4. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    10h 18m
    $322–918

  6. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus bus
    4. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    29h 5m
    $239–485

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,057.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Fraser Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Fraser Island. However, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek. Alternatively, you can take the train to Strathfield Station, take the train to Roma Street Station, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Maryborough West, take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek.

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