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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Brisbaneby ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    4h 17m
    $138–611

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    20h 47m
    $141–5,096

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    24h 35m
    $180–455

  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 Brisbanecar car
    16h 8m
    $240–545

  5. Ferry, bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    26h 25m
    $230–745

Magnetic Island to Brisbane by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,145.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Brisbane. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Breakwater Terminal, take the line 222 bus to Townsville Airport, walk to Townsville Airport (TSV) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central station, platform 1. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Roma Street via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, and Townsville in around 20h 47m.

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