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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Horseshoe Bayby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Horseshoe Bay by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    5h 39m
    $41–266

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    3h 53m
    $50–273

  3. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    5h 47m
    $45–301

Airlie Beach to Horseshoe Bay by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Airlie Beach to Horseshoe Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 302.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Horseshoe Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Airlie Beach to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, walk to Sturt Street, take the line 201 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Airlie Beach to Horseshoe Bay via Breakwater Ferry Terminal and Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 53m.

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