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How to get fromSydney to North Stradbroke Islandby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to North Stradbroke Island by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 2 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    6h 33m
    $139–442

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport 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 Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    7h 32m
    $104–339

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    16h 41m
    $181–582

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    17h 53m
    $134–334

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sydney to Clevelandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    10h 50m
    $164–468

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    9h 33m
    $139–430

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 615 bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus bus
    3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 3train train
    4. Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    5. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    9h 34m
    $110–370

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

Calendar267Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to North Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central station, platform 1, 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 Toondah Harbour, then take the ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Dunwich via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 46 near George St, Loganholme, stop E, Bunker Rd at High St Arrival Stop hail 'n' ride, and Cleveland in around 16h 41m.

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