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How to get fromBowen to Magnetic Islandby bus, ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    3h 45m
    $46–271

  2. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    4h 34m
    $28–241

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bowen to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    4h 12m
    $51–975

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Bowen to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2h 54m
    $37–254

  5. Bus, ferry via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    3h 50m
    $39–254

Bowen to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Bowen 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 vehicle from Bowen to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Bowen, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 4h 12m.

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