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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Airlie Beachby ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Airlie Beach by ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Brisbane
    5h 40m
    $40–295

  2. Ferry, bus via Airlie Beach

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    5h 43m
    $36–261

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 19m
    $39–1,152

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Airlie Beachcar car
    3h 45m
    $45–270

Magnetic Island to Airlie Beach by ferry and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Magnetic Island to Airlie Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 297.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Airlie Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, then take the bus to Airlie Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Airlie Beach Central via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 6h 19m.

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