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How to get fromPerth to Heron Islandby plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Heron Island by plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Gladstone Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane PER - GLT
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    12h 38m
    $559–1,236

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    4d 18h
    $1,105–13,856

  3. Fly to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane PER - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    15h 7m
    $585–767

  4. Fly to Hervey Bay, taxi, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane PER - HVB
    2. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    15h 17m
    $652–1,951

  5. Fly to Bundaberg, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane PER - BDB
    2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Gladstonetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    16h 11m
    $747–1,773

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    5d 21h
    $2,909–22,879

Perth Airport (PER) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,671.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Heron Island. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Gladstone Airport (GLT), walk to Aerodrome Rd at Gladstone Airport hail 'n' ride, take the line 502 bus to Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Heron Island via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Gladstone, and Gladstone Marina in around 4d 18h.

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