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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Magnetic Islandby bus, ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    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 9m
    $41–266

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    6h 7m
    $40–1,158

  3. 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 46m
    $49–271

  4. 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 17m
    $44–300

Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island. 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, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach Central to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Proserpine, Mill Street, Proserpine, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 6h 7m.

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