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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Whitehaven Beachby ferry, train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Whitehaven Beach by ferry, train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h 58m

  2. Ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    6h 19m

  3. Ferry, fly, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h 12m

  4. Ferry, bus, travel via Hamilton Island Marina

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    8h 36m

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 315 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Breakwater Terminal, take the line 201 bus to Flinders St at Townsville station, walk to Townsville, take the train to Proserpine, then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Whitehaven Beach via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Townsville, and Airlie Beach in around 6h 19m.

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