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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to North Stradbroke Islandby train, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to North Stradbroke Island by train, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    4h 45m
    $4–234

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street busway, platform 1 to Cleveland stationbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    5h 18m
    $23–262

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Clevelandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    2h 5m
    $16–254

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Cleveland station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    5h 43m
    $10–16

Surfers Paradise to North Stradbroke Island by tram, train, bus, and ferry

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Surfers Paradise to North Stradbroke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 136.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and North Stradbroke Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Surfers Paradise to North Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Roma Street, take the train to Cleveland station, platform 1, walk to Cleveland station, take the line 271 bus to Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, walk to Cleveland, then take the car ferry to Dunwich. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Dunwich via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Cleveland station, Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, and Cleveland in around 5h 18m.

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