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

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

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MCY - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 50m
    $302–952

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nambour to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    19h 32m
    $132–4,802

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    23h 7m
    $173–440

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    15h 15m
    $222–521

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train 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
    7h 6m
    $140–636

  6. Bus, ferry via Maroochydore

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Townsvillebus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    23h 27m
    $218–687

Sunshine Coast to Magnetic Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,070 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunshine Coast to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the line 622 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, walk to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 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 Maroochydore Rd at Maroochydore High to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Nambour station, Nambour, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 19h 32m.

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