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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Magnetic Island is to ferry and train which costs $110 - $1,300 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Magnetic Island is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 36m and costs $500 - $1,300.

How far is it from Hamilton Island to Magnetic Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island and Magnetic Island is 333 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton Island to Magnetic Island without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $160 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Hamilton Island to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Magnetic Island?

There are 593+ hotels available in Magnetic Island.

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

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

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus
3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
8h 5m
$164–479
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
8h 9m
$113–1,263
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane HTI - TSV
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry
7h 36m
$544–1,225
Ferry, bus via Airlie Beach
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus
3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
8h 25m
$156–441

Hamilton Island to Magnetic Island by ferry and bus

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 333.3 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Airlie, walk to Airlie Beach, 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 Hamilton Island Marina to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Shute Harbour, Shute Harbour Jetty, Proserpine station, Proserpine, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 8h 9m.

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