What is the cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach is to ferry and bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre which costs $80 - $110 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach?

The fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach is to ferry and drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $90 - $130.

How far is it from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach?

The distance between Magnetic Island and Trinity Beach is 411 km.

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

The best way to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $90 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Trinity Beach?

There are 979+ hotels available in Trinity Beach.

Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Cairns
8h 12m
$91–161
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
9h 25m
$49–1,332
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Trinity Beachcar
4h 53m
$95–130
Ferry, bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
8h 16m
$81–106

Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach by ferry and bus

25Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach.

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Distance: 410.8 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Trinity Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, then take the bus to Moresby St at Saidor Close. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Moresby St at Saidor Close via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre in around 9h 25m.

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