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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to South Stradbroke Island by plane, train, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, taxi, ferry

    best
    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 Pimpama station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the taxi from Pimpama station, platform 2 to Jacobs Welltaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    5h 26m
    $175–414

  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 Pimpama station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    16h 45m
    $151–345

  3. Bus, ferry via Southport

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    17h 36m
    $243–455

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Pimpama station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    6h 2m
    $212–524

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train, 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 train from International Airport Station to Pimpama station, platform 1train train
    4. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    9h 2m
    $212–512

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus bus Pm12
    2. Take the ferry from Jacobs Well to Tipplers Cafeferry ferry
    18h 55m
    $202–264

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar151Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to South Stradbroke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 761.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to South Stradbroke Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Pimpama station, platform 2, take the taxi to Jacobs Well, then take the ferry to Tipplers Cafe. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Tipplers Cafe via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Pimpama station, platform 1, and Jacobs Well in around 16h 45m.

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