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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) 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
    7h 32m
    $312–952

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    9h 19m
    $140–638

  3. Train, ferry

    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
    18h 46m
    $181–4,860

  4. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    23h 48m
    $202–552

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    15h 4m
    $222–521

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    24h 33m
    $170–680

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration24h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Magnetic Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,070.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunshine Coast (Region) 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 vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Nambour, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 18h 46m.

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