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

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    7h 59m
    $66–326

  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 Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    9h 6m
    $47–1,497

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Trinity Beachcar car
    4h 55m
    $65–295

  4. Ferry, fly, line 111 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Hospital to Moresby St at Saidor Closebus bus
    5h 4m
    $192–607

  5. Ferry, bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    8h 3m
    $61–281

Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach by ferry and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, then take the bus to Moresby St at Saidor Close. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Moresby St at Saidor Close via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre in around 9h 6m.

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