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

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There are 6 ways to get from Airlie to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 1m
    $214–694

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 5h
    $320–966

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 5h
    $436–976

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Airlie to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    28h 52m
    $434–827

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 5h
    $350–1,196

  6. Bus, ferry via Seymour

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Seymourbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seymour to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 10h
    $526–1,074

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,103.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Airlie to Magnetic Island. However, you can walk to South Yarra Station, take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 vehicle from Airlie to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via South Yarra Station, Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 2d 5h.

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