There is 1 way to get from Townsville to Magnetic Island by ferry
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Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
Townsville to Magnetic Island by ferry
The ferry journey time between Townsville and Magnetic Island is around 25 min and covers a distance of around 11 km. Operated by Sealink (QLD), the Townsville to Magnetic Island ferry service departs from Breakwater Ferry Terminal and arrives in Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Typically 224 ferries run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Magnetic Island is to ferry which costs $17 and takes 25 min.
The quickest way to get from Townsville to Magnetic Island is to ferry which costs $17 and takes 25 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Breakwater Ferry Terminal and arriving at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Townsville and Magnetic Island is 14 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Magnetic Island without a car is to ferry which takes 25 min and costs $17.
The ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.
There are 275+ hotels available in Magnetic Island. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.

- Distance: 14.1 km
- Duration: 25 min
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?
Sealink (QLD) operates a ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $17 and the journey takes 25 min.
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- Phone
- +61 7 4726 0800
- infoqld@sealink.com.au
- Website
- sealinkqld.com.au
Ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17
- Website
- Sealink (QLD)
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