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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Garbuttby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Garbutt by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the taxi from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Garbutttaxi taxi
    32 min
    $28–230

  2. Ferry, line 222 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Breakwater Terminal to Townsville Airportbus bus 222
    57 min
    $1–196

Magnetic Island to Garbutt by ferry and bus

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.9 km
  • Duration: 32 min

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Garbutt. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Garbutt. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Townsville Airport via Breakwater Ferry Terminal and Breakwater Terminal in around 57 min.

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