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

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Magnetic Island by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)planePER - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry
    14h 11m
    $455–2,223

  2. Fly to Cairns, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS)planePER - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry
    15h 11m
    $359–2,223

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry
    5d 7h
    $3,100–13,572

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Perth to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry1F
    2d 3h
    $873–1,254

  5. Fly to Mackay, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mackay (MKY)planePER - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry
    16h 23m
    $456–1,992

  6. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planePER - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry
    17h 55m
    $590–2,551

Perth to Magnetic Island by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), take the taxi to Proserpine, take the train to Townsville, walk to Flinders St at Townsville station, take the line 201 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 Adelaide Parklands, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Stop Y2 King William St - West side, Adelaide, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 5d 7h.

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