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How to get fromAdelaide to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ADL - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 44m
    $307–1,432

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 15h
    $403–1,067

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    3d 4h
    $2,332–18,092

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    29h 12m
    $439–835

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    3d 9h
    $2,390–13,480

Adelaide to Magnetic Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,948.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Adelaide to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the taxi to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 2d 15h.

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