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How to get fromDarwin to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Darwin to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DRW - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 41m
    $401–1,401

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5d 7h
    $2,720–14,453

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5d 9h
    $4,765–16,233

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$470Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Darwin to Magnetic Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,898.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW 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 Darwin to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 5d 7h.

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