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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 5m
    $165–624

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station 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
    39h 52m
    $311–762

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    24h 10m
    $366–729

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 3m
    $248–1,899

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    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
    40h 49m
    $251–712

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    41h 16m
    $298–962

  7. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station 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
    43h 48m
    $359–793

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration41h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,707.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) 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 bus from Sydney International Airport to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 39h 52m.

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