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

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Hervey Bay by ferry, plane, train, bus, 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 Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane TSV - HVB
    6h 10m
    $411–901

  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 Maryborough Westtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    18h 23m
    $122–4,210

  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 Hervey Baybus bus Brisbane
    20h 49m
    $141–606

  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 Hervey Baycar car
    13h 9m
    $190–485

  5. Ferry, bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Maryboroughbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    21h 18m
    $172–477

Magnetic Island to Hervey Bay by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 957 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Hervey Bay. 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 Hervey Bay (HVB), then take the taxi to Hervey Bay. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Hervey Bay Rd near Nikenbah Dundowran Rd HnR via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Maryborough West, Maryborough West station, Old Maryborough station, and Station Square Shopping Centre in around 18h 23m.

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