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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Whitsundaysby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Whitsundays by ferry, bus, train, 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 Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    6h 55m
    $68–340

  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 Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    8h 6m
    $65–1,192

  3. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane TSV - HTI
    6h 51m
    $501–1,196

  4. Ferry, bus via Airlie Beach

    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 Daydream Islandferry ferry
    7h 27m
    $70–312

Magnetic Island to Whitsundays by ferry and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 307 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Whitsundays. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, then take the ferry to Daydream Island. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Daydream Island via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, and Port of Airlie in around 8h 6m.

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