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

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

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  1. Fly, 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
    5h 28m
    $179–653

  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
    38h 46m
    $319–760

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Sydney to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    24h 2m
    $370–734

  4. 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
    39h 43m
    $250–709

  5. 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
    40h 6m
    $280–939

  6. 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
    42h 35m
    $360–787

Sydney to Magnetic Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,719.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 Central Station to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 38h 46m.

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