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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Russell Islandby plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Russell Island by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, line 280 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    4h 23m
    $129–417

  2. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry
    5h 5m
    $96–318

  3. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry Smbi
    16h 20m
    $147–322

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry Smbi
    18h 1m
    $104–292

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Redland Baycar car
    2. Take the carferry from Redland Bay to Russell Island Ferrycarferry car ferry
    10h 59m
    $161–452

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus bus Pm12
    2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry ferry Smbi
    21h 6m
    $154–212

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar263Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Russell Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 830.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Russell Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Russell Island. However, you can fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to South Brisbane station, platform 1, walk to Cultural Centre station, platform 2, take the bus to Griffith University station, platform 2, take the line 280 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, take the ferry to Russell Island, platform 2, then take the taxi to Russell Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Russell Island via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, King George Square, 2a, Upper Mt Gravatt station, platform 2, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, and Russell Island, platform 2 in around 16h 20m.

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