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

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There are 7 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)plane plane PER - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 11m
    $468–2,236

  2. Fly to Cairns, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PER - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 11m
    $362–2,186

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    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
    $1,143–11,230

  4. 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
    $889–1,271

  5. Fly to Mackay, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane PER - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 23m
    $479–1,905

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

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane PER - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    18h 10m
    $502–2,164

  7. 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 7h
    $3,113–14,685

Perth to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,143Cheapest 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 Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 5d 8h.

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