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

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There are 5 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HVB - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 58m
    $415–902

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    18h 32m
    $122–4,214

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    19h 18m
    $140–590

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Hervey Bay to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    13h 9m
    $196–484

  5. Bus, ferry via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride to Station Square Shopping Centrebus bus 705
    2. Take the bus from Maryborough to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    22h 23m
    $172–482

Hervey Bay to Magnetic Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 956.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Hervey Bay to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the taxi to Hervey Bay (HVB) 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 bus from Urraween Rd near Cooks Rd hail 'n' ride to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Kent St at City Hall, Old Maryborough station, Maryborough West station, Maryborough West, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 18h 32m.

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