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

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane TSV - ROK
    4h 7m
    $311–746

  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 Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    11h 22m
    $81–2,796

  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 Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    12h 40m
    $100–475

  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 Rockhamptoncar car
    8h 43m
    $130–385

  5. Ferry, bus via Townsville

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    13h 10m
    $101–356

Magnetic Island to Rockhampton by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Rockhampton. 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 Rockhampton (ROK). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Rockhampton via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, and Townsville in around 11h 22m.

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