What is the cheapest way to get from Russell Island to Coolangatta?

The cheapest way to get from Russell Island to Coolangatta is to ferry and train and line 760 bus which costs $7 - $10 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Russell Island to Coolangatta?

The fastest way to get from Russell Island to Coolangatta is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $16 - $250.

How far is it from Russell Island to Coolangatta?

The distance between Russell Island and Coolangatta is 104 km.

How do I travel from Russell Island to Coolangatta without a car?

The best way to get from Russell Island to Coolangatta without a car is to ferry and line 282 bus and train and line 760 bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $18 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Russell Island to Coolangatta?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Russell Island to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

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Russell Island to Coolangatta - 3 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Russell Island to Coolangatta by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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Ferry, train, line 760 bus
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1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry
2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop A to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Parkbus 760
2h 25m
$7–10
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Russell Island Ferry to Redland Baycarferry
2. Drive from Redland Bay to Coolangattacar
2h 20m
$16–245
Ferry, line 282 bus, train, line 760 bus
1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry
2. Take the bus from Redland Bay Marina, platform 1 to Loganholme station arrival stop 1bus 282
3. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
4. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop A to Coolangatta Centralbus 760
3h 46m
$19–21

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Distance: 103.8 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Russell Island, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Russell Island to Coolangatta. However, you can drive to Russell Island, platform 2, take the ferry to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, drive to Beenleigh station, platform 1, take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, then take the line 760 bus to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Russell Island to Coolangatta via Russell Island Ferry and Redland Bay in around 2h 20m.

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