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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Bowenby ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Bowen 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 Bowenbus bus Pm19
    3h 45m
    $35–245

  2. Ferry, bus via Townsville

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    4h 41m
    $30–246

  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 Bowentrain train Spirit of Queensland
    4h 18m
    $49–968

  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 Bowencar car
    2h 53m
    $35–250

  5. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus Brisbane
    3h 45m
    $40–270

Magnetic Island to Bowen by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Magnetic Island to Bowen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Bowen. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, then take the bus to Bowen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Bowen via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, and Bowen in around 4h 18m.

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