There are 3 ways to get from Ingham to Magnetic Island by bus, ferry, train, or car
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Ingham to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2h 17m$55–75Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Ingham to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2h 45m$50–431Drive, ferry
- Drive from Ingham to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry 1F
1h 47m$51–60
Ingham to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ingham to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which costs $50 - $60 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ingham to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which takes 1h 47m and costs $50 - $60.
The distance between Ingham and Magnetic Island is 124 km.
The best way to get from Ingham to Magnetic Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Ingham to Magnetic Island, including transfers.
There are 570+ hotels available in Magnetic Island.
What companies run services between Ingham, QLD, Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Ingham 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 Ingham to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Ingham to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–401
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $23–45
- AChoice
- $20–26
- Gold Class
- $320
- Heritage Class
- $401
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Ingham to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Ingham to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- sealink.com.au
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