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How to get fromTownsville to Balding Bayby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Townsville to Balding Bay by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the taxi from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Balding Baytaxi taxi
    33 min
    $20–220

  2. Ferry, line 250 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2 to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Baybus bus 250
    55 min
    $1–196

Townsville to Balding Bay by ferry and bus

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.4 km
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Balding Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Balding Bay. However, you can take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Balding Bay. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay via Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal and Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2 in around 55 min.

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