What is the cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach is to ferry and drive which costs $40 - $260 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach?

The fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $40 - $260.

How far is it from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach?

The distance between Magnetic Island and Mission Beach is 250 km.

How do I travel from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $50 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mission Beach?

There are 177+ hotels available in Mission Beach.

Magnetic Island to Mission Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach by ferry, bus, train, or car

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mission Beachbus Cairns
5h 15m
$50–299
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Mission Beachcar
3h 17m
$40–260
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the train from Townsville to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 53m
$141–1,136

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Distance: 249.6 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Mission Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Mission Beach, then take the taxi to Mission Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Mission Beach via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, and Tully in around 5h 53m.

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