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

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There are 7 ways to get from Newcastle to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 11m
    $275–757

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 13m
    $189–667

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    37h 22m
    $237–540

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    22h 44m
    $344–698

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    37h 23m
    $240–688

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Church St Opp Christ Church Cathedral

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    39h 18m
    $275–926

  7. Bus, ferry via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    40h
    $323–733

Newcastle to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration37h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,627.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the line 136 bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 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 Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 37h 22m.

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