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How to get fromGold Coast Airport (OOL) to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 16m
    $388–906

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 49m
    $143–621

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    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
    23h 23m
    $143–5,103

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus 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
    27h 33m
    $231–517

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    28h 28m
    $212–692

  6. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    17h 12m
    $254–567

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Magnetic Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration23h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Magnetic Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,223.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 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 the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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.

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