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How to Travel from

Cairns Airport to Magnetic Island

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$457.92

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$457.92

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.52–$95.40

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$48.34

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.54–$679.97
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.72–$923.43

Other operators

Sealink (QLD)

Phone:
+61 7 4726 0800
Website:
sealinkqld.com.au
Other from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07

Questions and Answers

How can one travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Island at the lowest cost?

The lowest cost way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Island is by bus and ferry, costing $47.25 - $61.29 and taking 8 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the quickest route to get from Cairns Airport to Magnetic Island?

The quickest route to get from Cairns Airport to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 44m and costs $63.85 - $89.39.

How long does it take to get from the airport to the city center?

It takes approximately 30 minutes to get from the airport to the city center.

How can you travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 8 hours and 4 minutes and costs $57.46 - $114.92.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Island, including transfers?

It takes approximately 7 hours and 21 minutes to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

What are the options for accommodation near Magnetic Island?

There are 507+ hotels available in Magnetic Island. Prices start at $67.77 per night.
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