What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Magnetic Island?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which costs $55 - $70 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Magnetic Island?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which takes 1h 56m and costs $55 - $70.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Magnetic Island?

The distance between Charters Towers and Magnetic Island is 146 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Magnetic Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h and costs $60 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Magnetic Island?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Charters Towers to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Magnetic Island?

There are 568+ hotels available in Magnetic Island.

Charters Towers to Magnetic Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Charters Towers 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 Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsvillebus Townsville
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
3h
$61–77
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
4h 40m
$38–557
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
1h 56m
$55–67
Bus, ferry via Charters Towers Rd at Hermit Park Shopping Centre
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Servicesbus Charters Towers
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
3h 23m
$69–84

Charters Towers to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

3hAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charters Towers to Magnetic Island.

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Distance: 146.2 km
Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Charters Towers 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 Charters Towers station to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Townsville station, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 4h 40m.

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