What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay is to ferry and line 250 bus which costs $1 - $200 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay is to ferry and taxi which takes 32 min and costs $19 - $220.

How far is it from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay?

The distance between Townsville and Horseshoe Bay is 18 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 32 min and costs $19 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay?

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Horseshoe Bay?

There are 604+ hotels available in Horseshoe Bay.

Townsville to Horseshoe Bay - 2 ways to travel via ferry, taxi

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

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Ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the taxi from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Horseshoe Baytaxi
32 min
$19–219
Ferry, line 250 bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2 to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Baybus 250
55 min
$1–196

Townsville to Horseshoe Bay by ferry and bus

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55 minAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17.9 km
Duration: 32 min

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

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Horseshoe 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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