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

The cheapest way to get from Russell Island to Macleay Island is to ferry and drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Russell Island to Macleay Island is to taxi and ferry which takes 16 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct ferry between Russell Island and Macleay Island?

No, there is no direct ferry from Russell Island to Macleay Island. However, there are services departing from Russell Island, platform 1 and arriving at Karragarra Island via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Russell Island to Macleay Island?

The distance between Russell Island and Macleay Island is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Russell Island to Macleay Island without a car is to taxi and ferry which takes 16 min and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 16 min to get from Russell Island to Macleay Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Macleay Island?

There are 253+ hotels available in Macleay Island.

Russell Island to Macleay Island - 3 ways to travel via taxi, ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Russell Island to Macleay Island by taxi, ferry, or car

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Taxi, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Russell Island to Russell Island, platform 1taxi
2. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 1 to Macleay Island, platform 1ferry Smbi
16 min
$15–17
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 1 to Macleay Island, platform 1ferry Smbi
2. Drive from Macleay Island, platform 1 to Macleay Islandcar
20 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Russell Island, platform 1 to Karragarra Islandferry Smbi
19 min
$15–17

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Distance: 6.9 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Translink operates a ferry from Russell Island, platform 1 to Karragarra Island hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 16 min.

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