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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Heron Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Heron Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Nambour to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    8h 45m
    $213–1,775

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    12h 36m
    $182–235

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    11h 1m
    $365–808

  4. Bus, ferry via Gladstone

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Gladstonebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    13h 45m
    $193–287

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Heron Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 522.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Heron Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Heron Island. However, you can take the taxi to Nambour, take the train to Gladstone, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel to Heron Island via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, Noosa Junction Station, Gladstone, and Gladstone Marina in around 12h 36m.

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