What is the cheapest way to get from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island?

The cheapest way to get from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island is to ferry and bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $85 - $340 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island?

The fastest way to get from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $220 - $700.

How far is it from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island?

The distance between Fitzroy Island and Magnetic Island is 419 km.

How do I travel from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island without a car?

The best way to get from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $90 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Magnetic Island?

There are 590+ hotels available in Magnetic Island.

Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus
3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
8h 28m
$93–393
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
9h 25m
$75–1,555
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry
5h 42m
$220–665
Ferry, bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus
3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
8h 58m
$89–339

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

21Weekly Services

8h 28mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fitzroy Island to Magnetic Island.

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Distance: 419.2 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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 25m.

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