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

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Mackay 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 Mackay (MKY)plane plane TSV - MKY
    2h 52m
    $231–796

  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 Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 36m
    $46–1,596

  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 Mackaybus bus Brisbane
    7h 40m
    $60–345

  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 Mackaycar car
    5h 2m
    $70–305

  5. Ferry, bus via Mackay

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    8h
    $61–296

Magnetic Island to Mackay by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Mackay. 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 Mackay (MKY). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Mackay via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, and Townsville in around 6h 36m.

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