What is the cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Magnetic Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which costs $55 - $75 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardwell to Magnetic Island?

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which takes 2h 23m and costs $55 - $75.

How far is it from Cardwell to Magnetic Island?

The distance between Cardwell and Magnetic Island is 177 km.

How do I travel from Cardwell to Magnetic Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Magnetic Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 20m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Cardwell to Magnetic Island?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Cardwell to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Magnetic Island?

There are 570+ hotels available in Magnetic Island.

Cardwell to Magnetic Island - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardwell to Magnetic Island by bus, ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Cardwell to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
3h 20m
$61–92
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
4h 2m
$59–631
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Cardwell to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2h 23m
$60–73

Cardwell to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry

32Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardwell to Magnetic Island.

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Distance: 177.2 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardwell to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardwell to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 4h 2m.

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