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How to get fromLondon to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane LHR - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    27h 21m
    $672–2,461

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane LGW - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    27h 29m
    $724–2,147

  3. Fly London City Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane LCY - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h 29m
    $1,105–4,107

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cairns, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LHR - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    33h 39m
    $1,167–4,061

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LGW - CNS
    3. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    33h 47m
    $1,269–3,847

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration28h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$697Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,476.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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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