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How to get fromWhitsunday to Magnetic Islandby ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitsunday to Magnetic Island by ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    7h 10m
    $68–341

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitsunday to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    4h 58m
    $58–284

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    7h 52m
    $76–1,219

  4. Ferry, bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    7h 30m
    $70–313

Whitsunday to Magnetic Island by ferry and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitsunday to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Airlie, walk to Airlie Beach, take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Daydream Island to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach, Proserpine, Proserpine, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 7h 52m.

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