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How to get fromFitzroy Island to Magnetic Islandby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    8h 51m
    $93–383

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 54m
    $75–1,555

  3. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 26m
    $220–625

  4. Ferry, bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 22m
    $79–329

Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the ferry to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Fitzroy Island to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City bus station, platform 1, Cairns Central Terminus, Cairns Central Station, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 9h 54m.

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