There are 3 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Ingham by ferry, bus, train, or car
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
- Take the bus from Townsville to Inghambus Cairns
2h 55m$55–75Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
- Take the train from Townsville to Inghamtrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 41m$49–431Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
- Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Inghamcar
1h 46m$50–60
Magnetic Island to Ingham by ferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Ingham is to ferry and drive which costs $45 - $60 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Ingham is to ferry and drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $45 - $60.
The distance between Magnetic Island and Ingham is 124 km.
The best way to get from Magnetic Island to Ingham without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Magnetic Island to Ingham, including transfers.
There are 12+ hotels available in Ingham.
What companies run services between Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia and Ingham, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Ingham. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, then take the bus to Ingham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Ingham via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, and Townsville in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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 Townsville to Ingham
- 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 Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- sealink.com.au
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