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How to get fromMain Beach to Moreton Islandby train, ferry, bus or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Main Beach to Moreton Island by train, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 3trainVlbd / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry
    4h 25m
    $70–76

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbane AirportbusBrisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry
    5h 9m
    $90–116

  3. Train, car ferry via Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 2trainVlbd
    2. Take the car ferry from Brisbane to Moreton Islandcarferry
    5h 20m
    $110–154

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 2trainVlbd
    2. Take the car ferry from Brisbane to Moreton Islandcarferry
    5h 8m
    $110–154

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Moreton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Main Beach to Moreton Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Boggo Road station, platform 3, take the train to Cannon Hill station, platform 1, take the taxi to Brisbane Holt Street, then take the ferry to Moreton Island Tangalooma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre, Southport, Brisbane Airport, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 5h 9m.

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