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How to get fromMission Beach to Magnetic Islandby train, ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mission Beach to Magnetic Island by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    5h 11m
    $164–1,158

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mission Beach to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    3h 20m
    $44–263

  3. Taxi, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission Beachtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mission Beach to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    5h 28m
    $167–435

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  • Distance: 251.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Mission Beach to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the taxi to Tully, take the train to Townsville, walk to Flinders St at Townsville station, take the line 201 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mission Beach, take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal.

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