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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Picnic Bay is to ferry and line 250 bus which costs $1 - $200 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Picnic Bay is to ferry which takes 29 min and costs $13 - $220.

Is there a direct ferry between Townsville and Picnic Bay?

No, there is no direct ferry from Townsville to Picnic Bay. However, there are services departing from Breakwater Ferry Terminal and arriving at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Townsville to Picnic Bay?

The distance between Townsville and Picnic Bay is 15 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Picnic Bay without a car is to ferry which takes 29 min and costs $13 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Townsville to Picnic Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Picnic Bay?

There are 605+ hotels available in Picnic Bay.

Townsville to Picnic Bay - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 250 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Townsville to Picnic Bay by ferry or bus

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
29 min
$13–211
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 1 to Granite St at Picnic Streetbus 250
57 min
$1–196

Townsville to Picnic Bay by ferry and bus

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Distance: 15.2 km
Duration: 29 min

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

SeaLink operates a ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal hourly, and the journey takes 25 min.

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