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How to get fromRockhampton to Heron Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Rockhampton to Heron Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    4h 53m
    $140–160

  2. Bus, ferry via Gladstone

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    5h 14m
    $125–137

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    5h 4m
    $132–518

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  • Distance: 200.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockhampton to Heron Island. However, you can take the bus to Gladstone, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rockhampton to Heron Island via Gladstone and Gladstone Marina in around 5h 4m.

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