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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CFS - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 20m
    $411–1,122

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    26h 2m
    $182–5,274

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    32h 1m
    $270–624

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    20h 8m
    $369–734

  5. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    32h 48m
    $284–633

Coffs Harbour to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Coffs Harbour to Magnetic Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,405.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Coffs Harbour 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 train from Coffs Harbour Station to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 26h 2m.

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