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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Whitsunday Islandby ferry, train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Whitsunday Island 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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    5h 47m

  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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 12m

  3. Ferry, fly, bus, 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. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    7h 51m

  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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    8h 22m

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY) flights

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

Map of how to get from Magnetic Island to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 310.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Whitsunday Island. 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 Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Whitsunday Island via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Townsville, and Airlie Beach in around 6h 12m.

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