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

The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which costs $65 - $90 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 36m and costs $65 - $90.

How far is it from Proserpine to Magnetic Island?

The distance between Proserpine and Magnetic Island is 265 km.

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

The best way to get from Proserpine to Magnetic Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Proserpine to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Magnetic Island?

There are 569+ hotels available in Magnetic Island.

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Proserpine to TownsvilleSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal1F
4h 16m
$31–951
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Proserpine to TownsvilleCairns / ...
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal1F
5h 52m
$63–120
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Proserpine to Breakwater Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal1F
3h 36m
$67–89
Bus, ferry via Bowen
1. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowen
2. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsville
3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal1F
6h 52m
$76–101

Proserpine to Magnetic Island by train, bus, and ferry

4Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Proserpine to Magnetic Island.

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Distance: 265.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Proserpine to Magnetic Island. However, you can 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 bus from Proserpine to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Townsville and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 5h 52m.

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