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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Cairns

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    8h 57m
    $106–385

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Douglas to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    5h 34m
    $74–307

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 42m
    $87–1,556

  4. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus 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
    6h 23m
    $232–626

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 11m
    $91–330

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 460.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Port Douglas, Cairns, Cairns Central Station, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 9h 42m.

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