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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gladstone to Magnetic Island by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    12h 37m
    $91–3,183

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    13h 42m
    $136–494

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Gladstone to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    10h 3m
    $149–415

  4. Fly from Gladstone Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane GLT - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 58m
    $362–802

  5. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    14h 17m
    $125–404

  6. Bus, bus to Rockhampton, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ROK - TSV
    5. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 12m
    $341–797

  7. Train to Bundaberg, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Bundabergtrain train
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BDB - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 42m
    $452–1,502

Gladstone to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 814 km
  • Duration: 12h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Gladstone to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the train to Townsville, walk to Flinders St at Townsville station, take the line 201 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 Gladstone to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Townsville and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 13h 42m.

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