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How to get fromSydney to Heron Islandby plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Heron Island by plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Gladstone Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane SYD - GLT
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    9h 48m
    $413–803

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    25h 9m
    $243–2,365

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    27h 36m
    $340–564

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gladstone Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane NTL - GLT
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    13h 3m
    $408–901

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay, taxi, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    2. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    10h 37m
    $396–1,658

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane SYD - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    12h 17m
    $389–634

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Bundaberg, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane SYD - BDB
    2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Gladstonetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    12h 31m
    $491–1,390

  8. Bus, ferry via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    34h 19m
    $330–510

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,228.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Heron Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Heron Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Gladstone Airport (GLT), walk to Aerodrome Rd at Gladstone Airport hail 'n' ride, take the line 502 bus to Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Heron Island via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Gladstone, and Gladstone Marina in around 25h 9m.

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