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How to get fromThe Island Gold Coast to North Stradbroke Islandby bus, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from The Island Gold Coast to North Stradbroke Island by bus, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street busway, platform 1 to Cleveland stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    5h 55m
    $30–45

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Albion station, platform 2train train
    2. Take the train from Albion station, platform 1 to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    5h 59m
    $4–234

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from The Island Gold Coast to Clevelandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    2h 5m
    $16–254

  4. Train, car ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Cleveland station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    6h 16m
    $4–234

The Island Gold Coast to North Stradbroke Island by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 127.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between The Island Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and North Stradbroke Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from The Island Gold Coast to North Stradbroke Island. However, you can walk to Surfers Paradise, take the bus to Brisbane, walk to Roma Street busway, platform 1, take the bus 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 vehicle from The Island Gold Coast to Dunwich via Cavill Avenue station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Albion station, platform 1, Cleveland station, platform 1, Cleveland station, Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, and Cleveland in around 5h 59m.

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