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

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

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MEL - HVB
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    6h 15m
    $218–824

  2. Train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central 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
    34h 35m
    $306–1,806

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus 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
    35h 15m
    $370–820

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Richmond to River Headscar car
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    22h 27m
    $329–616

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane AVV - HVB
    3. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    9h 57m
    $264–1,014

  6. Bus, car ferry via Seymour

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Seymourbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seymour to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus bus
    5. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    39h 11m
    $370–654

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

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Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Richmond to Fraser Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,616.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Richmond, VIC, Australia and Fraser Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Fraser Island. However, you can take the line 48 vehicle to Spencer St/Collins St #1, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 line 48 vehicle to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, walk to Southern Cross, take the train to Central 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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