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How to get fromBrisbane to Picnic Bayby plane, ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Picnic Bay by plane, ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    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
    6h 23m
    $140–636

  2. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Girutrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Giru to Breakwater Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    20h 46m
    $307–5,138

  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 50m
    $185–456

  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 13m
    $240–547

  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
    26h 10m
    $220–691

Brisbane to Picnic Bay by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,151.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Picnic Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Picnic Bay. 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, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 1, then take the line 250 bus to Granite St at Picnic Street. Alternatively, you can take the train to Giru, take the taxi to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 1, then take the line 250 bus to Granite St at Picnic Street.

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