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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Macleay Islandby train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    4h 57m
    $54–63

  2. Train, ferry via Landsborough

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Northgate station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Northgate station, platform 1 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    6h 48m
    $6

  3. Bus, line 280 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry ferry
    5h 57m
    $30–44

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    2h 39m
    $28–179

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Macleay Island by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Macleay Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Macleay Island. However, you can take the taxi to Nambour station, platform 2, take the train to Bowen Hills station, platform 3, take the train to Cleveland station, platform 1, walk to Middle Street, stop B, take the line 250 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, then take the ferry to Karragarra Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Karragarra Island via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Griffith University station, platform 2, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, and Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 in around 5h 57m.

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