What is the cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Russell Island?

The cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Russell Island is to line 760 bus and train and ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Russell Island?

The fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Russell Island is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 22m and costs $17 - $250.

How far is it from Tweed Heads to Russell Island?

The distance between Tweed Heads and Russell Island is 108 km.

How do I travel from Tweed Heads to Russell Island without a car?

The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Russell Island without a car is to line 760 bus and train and ferry via Loganholme, stop E which takes 4h 16m and costs $17 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Tweed Heads to Russell Island?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Tweed Heads to Russell Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Russell Island?

There are 156+ hotels available in Russell Island.

Tweed Heads to Russell Island - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 760 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tweed Heads to Russell Island by bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Line 760 bus, train, ferry
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1. Take the bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry
2h 32m
$8–10
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tweed Heads to Redland Baycar
2. Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Russell Island Ferrycarferry
2h 22m
$17–245
Line 760 bus, train, ferry via Loganholme, stop E
1. Take the bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry
4h 16m
$18–22
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Beenleighbus Pm12
2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry Smbi
4h 28m
$36–48

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Distance: 108 km
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia and Russell Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Tweed Heads to Russell Island. However, you can take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Beenleigh station, platform 2, drive to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, take the ferry to Russell Island, platform 2, then drive to Russell Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tweed Heads to Russell Island via Redland Bay and Russell Island Ferry in around 2h 22m.

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