Russell Island ferry, Queensland: Timetable, duration and ticket cost
The Russell Island ferry from Redland Bay costs $8 one way for foot passenger tickets and $67.50 one way for cars. The crossing to Russell Island takes 20 minutes, providing you get on the counterclockwise ferry.
The Russell Island ferry connects Russell Island in Moreton Bay, Queensland, to Redland Bay on the mainland.
Russell Island is one of several islands in Southern Moreton Bay. It is sheltered by North Stradbroke Island, and largely residential. There is a chunk of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park in the south, however.
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Where does the Russell Island ferry depart from?
The Russell Island ferry is run by SeaLink, but is integrated within Brisbane’s Translink network. It departs from Redland Bay, which is 41km south-west of central Brisbane. The drive to the Redland Bay ferry terminal takes about 40 minutes.
The Russell Island ferry is fairly frequent, with between two and four services per hour. The first ferry departs at 4.20am, and the last at 10.35pm.
6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday
- Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
- Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
- Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
- North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
- Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
- Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.
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