What is the cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island?

The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island is to tram and drive and ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island?

The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 6m and costs $12 - $240.

How far is it from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island?

The distance between Surfers Paradise and Russell Island is 80 km.

How do I travel from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island without a car?

The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island without a car is to bus and line 280 bus and ferry which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Russell Island?

There are 156+ hotels available in Russell Island.

Surfers Paradise to Russell Island - 3 ways to travel via car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island by car, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Redland Baycar
2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Russell Island Ferrycarferry
2h 6m
$13–238
Tram, drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Drive from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4car
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry
2h 24m
$8–10
Bus, line 280 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Upper Mt Gravatt station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus 280 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry
3h 45m
$39–56

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Distance: 79.9 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Surfers Paradise to Russell Island. However, you can drive to Redland Bay, take the car ferry to Russell Island Ferry, then drive to Russell Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Russell Island via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Beenleigh station, platform 2, Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, and Russell Island, platform 2 in around 2h 24m.

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