What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Magnetic Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which costs $16 - $230 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Magnetic Island?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which takes 1h 32m and costs $16 - $230.

How far is it from Ayr to Magnetic Island?

The distance between Ayr and Magnetic Island is 100 km.

How do I travel from Ayr to Magnetic Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Magnetic Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Magnetic Island?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Ayr to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Magnetic Island?

There are 571+ hotels available in Magnetic Island.

Ayr to Magnetic Island - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Magnetic Island by bus, ferry, train, or car

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2h 15m
$22–239
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2h 41m
$15–500
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
1h 32m
$16–223

Ayr to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry

21Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.5 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 2h 41m.

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