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

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

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 31m
    $152–620

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 11m
    $143–5,103

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus 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 9m
    $227–535

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    17h 1m
    $255–569

  5. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, ferry

    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
    9h 35m
    $403–1,053

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 26m
    $232–802

Gold Coast to Magnetic Island by tram, train, bus, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,229.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 23h 11m.

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