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How to get fromPort Macquarie to Macleay Islandby plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Macleay Island by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Port Macquarie, line 280 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane PQQ - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    6h 11m
    $234–632

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    11h 50m
    $49–212

  3. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    12h 35m
    $99–202

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Port Macquarie to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    6h 30m
    $95–277

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CFS - BNE
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    8h 54m
    $335–794

  6. Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Heatherbraebus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    10h 7m
    $165–462

  7. Bus to Armidale, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane ARM - BNE
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    10h 38m
    $345–612

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Beenleighbus bus Pm12
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry Smbi
    13h 49m
    $80–110

Port Macquarie to Macleay Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 532.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Macleay Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Macquarie to Macleay Island. However, you can take the line 341 bus to Port Macquarie Airport, walk to Port Macquarie (PQQ) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to South Brisbane station, platform 1, walk to Cultural Centre station, platform 2, take the bus to Griffith University station, platform 2, take the line 280 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, then take the ferry to Karragarra Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Karragarra Island via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cleveland station, platform 1, Middle Street, stop B, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, and Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 in around 11h 50m.

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