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

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There are 6 ways to get from Caloundra to Magnetic Island by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h
    $140–616

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nambour to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    21h 11m
    $132–4,802

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    25h 16m
    $170–440

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Caloundra to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    15h 19m
    $227–528

  5. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MCY - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 11m
    $312–952

  6. Bus, ferry via Maroochydore

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Townsvillebus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    25h 34m
    $210–690

Caloundra to Magnetic Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232 km
  • Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Caloundra to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the line 605 bus to Landsborough station, stop A, walk to Landsborough station, platform 2, take the train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, 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 bus from Caloundra station to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Maroochydore station, platform 2, Nambour station, Nambour, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 21h 11m.

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