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How to get fromMelbourne to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, 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 30m
    $199–689

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 4h
    $446–981

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 4h
    $317–953

  4. 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 50m
    $439–834

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 4h
    $347–1,183

  6. Bus, ferry via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 7h
    $382–960

Melbourne to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,095 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Magnetic Island. 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, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 2d 4h.

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