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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Cairns Airport (CNS)by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Cairns Airport (CNS) by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    3h 16m
    $191–556

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    9h 33m
    $46–1,496

  3. Ferry, bus via Cairns Hospital

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    8h 22m
    $66–326

  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 Cairns Airport (CNS)car car
    4h 44m
    $60–290

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    8h 25m
    $50–270

Magnetic Island to Cairns Airport (CNS) by ferry, bus, and shuttle

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Cairns Airport (CNS). 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, then fly to Cairns (CNS). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Cairns Airport via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Townsville, Cairns, Cairns City bus station, platform 2, Cairns Hospital, and Cairns Base Hospital in around 8h 22m.

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