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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Beach to Magnetic Island by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 39m
    $142–640

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    22h 28m
    $142–5,102

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    27h 56m
    $212–692

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Palm Beach to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    17h 8m
    $254–567

  5. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $382–952

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbanebus 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
    28h 20m
    $202–496

Palm Beach to Magnetic Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,243.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Beach to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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 KP McGrath Dr near Angelica St to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 22h 28m.

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