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How to get fromSouthport to Russell Islandby train, car, ferry, car ferry, bus, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Russell Island by train, car, ferry, car ferry, bus, or tram

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  1. Train, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train train
    2. Drive from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4car car
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    1h 50m
    $8–10

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southport to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the carferry from Redland Bay to Russell Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    1h 59m
    $12–236

  3. Bus, line 282 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Beenleighbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loganholme, stop E to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 282
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    3h 4m
    $33–44

  4. Tram, train, line 565 bus, line 282 bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Beenleigh station, stop A to Loganholme, stop Hbus bus 565 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Loganholme, stop E to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 282
    5. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    3h 10m
    $18–22

  5. Line 563 bus, line 282 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from George St near Macs Lane to Loganholme, stop Cbus bus 563
    2. Take the bus from Loganholme, stop E to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 282
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    3h 34m
    $18–22

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 73.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Southport to Russell Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Beenleigh station, platform 2, drive to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, take the ferry to Russell Island, platform 2, then drive to Russell Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southport to Russell Island via Redland Bay and Russell Island Ferry in around 1h 59m.

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