How to travel from Point Lookout to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Point Lookout and Brisbane is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Brisbane by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    A$24($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the bus to Ann Street Stop 7 at Anzac Square.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    A$22($15)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    A$115($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Brisbane by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$22 ($15) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$115 ($77).

The distance between Point Lookout and Brisbane is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Point Lookout and Brisbane by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Brisbane is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx A$115 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Brisbane is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$22 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Brisbane. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Brisbane. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Brisbane. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Brisbane. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Brisbane. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Brisbane. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4. instead which will take 1h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Brisbane is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around A$24 ($16).

How do I get from Point Lookout to Brisbane

Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Brisbane

Transport options from Point Lookout to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Train
1h 60m
A$24($16)
every 2 hours70km (44 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2hrs
A$22($15)
every 20 mins63km (39 miles)
Ferry and Car
1h 35m
A$115($77)
every 2 hours63km (39 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Brisbane

Ferry operators

Airports near Brisbane

The following major airports near Brisbane offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Brisbane