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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 32m
    $160–647

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    20h 15m
    $142–5,105

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    25h
    $204–482

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    16h 8m
    $242–549

  5. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    25h 20m
    $218–721

Brisbane to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,145.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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 train from Roma Street to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 20h 15m.

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