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

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Cove to Magnetic Island by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    8h 32m
    $66–330

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 32m
    $46–1,502

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Palm Cove to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    5h
    $67–296

  4. Line 110 bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Cairns Hospitalbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 54m
    $192–572

  5. Bus, ferry via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 1m
    $50–276

Palm Cove to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Cove to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Cairns Central Terminus, Cairns Central Station, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 9h 32m.

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