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

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

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  1. Fly from Port Macquarie, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PQQ - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 15m
    $454–955

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    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
    30h 18m
    $187–5,310

  3. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie 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
    36h 7m
    $304–708

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Port Macquarie to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    21h 50m
    $334–683

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CFS - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 33m
    $485–1,117

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie 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
    36h 9m
    $276–659

Port Macquarie to Magnetic Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,513.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Macquarie to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the line 341 bus to Port Macquarie Airport, walk to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 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 Gordon St Before Horton St to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 30h 18m.

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