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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2h 20m
    $238–781

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    5h 54m
    $50–1,586

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    7h 17m
    $60–349

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Mackay to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    5h 2m
    $70–301

  5. Bus, ferry via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    7h 26m
    $62–300

Mackay to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay 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 a train from Mackay to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 5h 54m.

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