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How to get fromPerth to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PER - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 58m
    $445–956

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5d 8h
    $1,113–11,400

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Perth to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2d 3h
    $832–1,402

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5d 9h
    $1,138–11,475

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6d 8h
    $2,883–22,355

Perth to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,411.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 5d 8h.

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