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How to get fromMelbourne to Horseshoe Bayby plane, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Horseshoe Bay by plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 19m
    $200–780

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    28h 57m
    $442–839

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,101.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Horseshoe Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne to Horseshoe Bay via Breakwater Ferry Terminal and Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal in around 28h 57m.

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