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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2h 56m
    $192–561

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 1m
    $47–1,468

  3. Bus, ferry via Cairns Base Hospital

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    8h 4m
    $66–330

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    4h 46m
    $63–290

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    8h 30m
    $54–275

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Island by shuttle, bus, and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Island. However, you can 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 shuttle from Cairns Airport to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns Hospital, Cairns, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 8h 4m.

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