What is the cheapest way to get from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast is to ferry and tram which costs $80 - $100 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast is to ferry and tram which takes 1h 25m and costs $80 - $100.

How far is it from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast?

The distance between South Stradbroke Island and Gold Coast is 46 km.

How do I travel from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast without a car is to ferry and tram which takes 1h 25m and costs $80 - $100.

How long does it take to get from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast - 3 ways to travel via ferry, and tram

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There are 3 ways to get from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast by ferry, tram, taxi, or bus

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Ferry, tram
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1. Take the ferry from Tipplers Cafe to Jacobs Wellferry
2. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h 25m
$82–97
Ferry, taxi, line 719 bus
1. Take the ferry from Tipplers Cafe to Jacobs Wellferry
2. Take the taxi from Jacobs Well to Paradise Pde at Donald Avenuetaxi
3. Take the bus from Paradise Pde at Donald Avenue to Southport bus station, stop Abus 719
1h 33m
$126–151
Ferry, tram via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
1. Take the ferry from Tipplers Cafe to Jacobs Wellferry
2. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h 28m
$82–97

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Map of how to get from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast.

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Distance: 46.2 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between South Stradbroke Island, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from South Stradbroke Island to Gold Coast. However, you can take the ferry to Jacobs Well, take the taxi to Pimpama station, platform 1, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Jacobs Well, take the taxi to Paradise Pde at Donald Avenue, then take the line 719 bus to Southport bus station, stop A.

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