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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ROK - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 21m
    $318–715

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    11h 11m
    $81–2,781

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    12h 10m
    $108–471

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    8h 43m
    $130–388

  5. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    13h 3m
    $109–360

Rockhampton to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockhampton to Magnetic Island. However, you can 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 train from Rockhampton to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 11h 11m.

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