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How to get fromRussell Island to Hervey Bayby ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Russell Island to Hervey Bay by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry ferry Smbi
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train Tilt Train
    7h 53m
    $127–1,204

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Russell Island Ferry to Redland Baycarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Redland Bay to Hervey Baycar car
    4h 50m
    $55–306

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry ferry Smbi
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    9h 48m
    $63–100

  4. Ferry, train, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cleveland station, platform 1 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    5h 27m
    $234–589

  5. Ferry, bus via Cleveland station, platform 1

    1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry ferry Smbi
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Maryboroughbus bus Townsville / ...
    10h 16m
    $68–120

  6. Ferry, bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4ferry ferry Smbi
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maryboroughbus bus Pm16
    11h 14m
    $68–95

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 371.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Russell Island to Hervey Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Russell Island, platform 2, take the ferry to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, take the line 250 bus to Middle Street, stop A, walk to Cleveland station, platform 1, take the train to Roma Street, take the train to Howard, then take the taxi to Hervey Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Russell Island to Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Russell Island, platform 2, Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, Griffith University station, platform 1, Roma Street busway station, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Station Square Shopping Centre in around 9h 48m.

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