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

The cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Proserpine is to ferry and bus via Townsville which costs $30 - $260 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Proserpine is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $270.

How far is it from Magnetic Island to Proserpine?

The distance between Magnetic Island and Proserpine is 265 km.

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

The best way to get from Magnetic Island to Proserpine without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Magnetic Island to Proserpine, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Proserpine?

There are 383+ hotels available in Proserpine.

Magnetic Island to Proserpine - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Proserpine by ferry, train, bus, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 58m
$36–1,146
Ferry, bus via Townsville
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Proserpinebus Au050-1 / ...
6h 10m
$31–256
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Proserpinebus Brisbane
6h 5m
$45–305
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Proserpinecar
3h 35m
$45–270

Magnetic Island to Proserpine by ferry, bus, and train

4Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Magnetic Island to Proserpine.

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Distance: 265.3 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Proserpine. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Breakwater Terminal, take the line 201 bus to Flinders St at Townsville station, walk to Townsville, then take the train to Proserpine. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Proserpine via Breakwater Ferry Terminal and Townsville in around 6h 5m.

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