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How to get fromVancouver to Horseshoe Bayby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane YVR - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    22h 40m
    $605–2,309

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Mackay, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane YVR - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    29h 10m
    $569–3,532

  3. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CXH - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    26h 30m
    $739–2,706

  4. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane YVR - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    27h 24m
    $1,030–4,509

  5. Ferry to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdaleferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane YHS - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h 35m
    $665–2,576

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration21h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$608Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,658.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 40m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Horseshoe Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay. Alternatively, you can fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay.

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