How to Travel from
Port Douglas to Magnetic Island
by Route or Car
Schedule
Port Douglas, Australia → Magnetic Island, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island
Composite routes from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island
Cheapest
7 h 32 min
Car
427 km.
from $23
Other
8 h 55 min
328 km.
from $92.22
9 h 42 min
Bus, Train
327 km.
from $101.12
5 h 34 min
Ferry
328 km.
from $104.35
9 h 11 min
Bus, Ferry
327 km.
from $107.61
Route Navigator Port Douglas - Magnetic Island
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Continue onto Mowbray Street
Mowbray Street, 281 м
281 м
Turn right onto Davidson Street
Davidson Street, 2 km 215 м
2 km 215 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Port Douglas Road
Port Douglas Road, 2 km 676 м
2 km 676 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Port Douglas Road
Port Douglas Road, 323 м
323 м
Turn left onto Old Port Road
Old Port Road, 1 km 543 м
1 km 543 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Old Port Road
Old Port Road, 1 km 581 м
1 km 581 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Old Port Road
Old Port Road, 316 м
316 м
Turn right onto Dickson Street
Dickson Street, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 41 km 990 м
41 km 990 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 1 km 139 м
1 km 139 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 2 km 519 м
2 km 519 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 16 km 962 м
16 km 962 м
Turn slight right onto Pease Street
Pease Street, 310 м
310 м
Continue onto Pease Street
Pease Street, 2 km 81 м
2 km 81 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 1 km 517 м
1 km 517 м
Keep left
1 km 84 м
1 km 84 м
Turn left onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 156 м
156 м
Turn right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 21 м
21 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 503 м
1 km 503 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 80 km 526 м
80 km 526 м
Continue onto Palmerston Drive
Palmerston Drive, 3 km 981 м
3 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Avenue
River Avenue, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 91 km 378 м
91 km 378 м
Turn slight left onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 145 km 445 м
145 km 445 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take 14 toward City
Bruce Highway, City, 14, 5 km 366 м
5 km 366 м
Keep left onto Woolcock Road
Woolcock Road, 6 km 252 м
6 km 252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 4 km 952 м
4 km 952 м
Continue onto Boundary Street
Boundary Street, 1 km 7 м
1 km 7 м
Keep left
1 km 581 м
1 km 581 м
Continue onto Dean Street
Dean Street, 1 km 722 м
1 km 722 м
Turn right onto McIlwraith Street
McIlwraith Street, 279 м
279 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto McIlwraith Street
McIlwraith Street, 182 м
182 м
Keep left onto Morehead Street
Morehead Street, 170 м
170 м
Turn right onto Palmer Street
Palmer Street, 131 м
131 м
Continue onto Palmer Street
Palmer Street, 24 м
24 м
Turn left onto Ross Street
Ross Street, 378 м
378 м
Turn left
96 м
96 м
Attention, take ferry ()
11 km 389 м
11 km 389 м
Leave ferry and turn slight right onto Ramp Access
Ramp Access, 203 м
203 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Sooning Street
Sooning Street, 361 м
361 м
Turn right
2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
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:
$38.04–$81.52
Trans North Bus & Coach
Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10
Other operators
Sealink (QLD)
Other from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.32
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island?
The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 5h 34m.
What is the fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island?
The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 34m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .
How far is it from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island?
The distance between Port Douglas and Magnetic Island is 458 km.
How do I travel from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island without a car?
The best way to get from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Cairns which takes 8h 55m and costs $70.65 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island?
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Port Douglas to Magnetic Island, including transfers.
Where can I stay near Magnetic Island?
There are 507+ hotels available in Magnetic Island. Prices start at $57.68 per night.
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