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How to Travel from

Darwin to Magnetic Island

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Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price:
$356.16–$953.99

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,144.79
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$394.32–$1,208.39

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$381.60–$1,399.19
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,144.79
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$305.28–$826.79
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$394.32–$1,208.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$292.56–$953.99
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.56–$890.39
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$432.48–$1,208.39

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.68–$1,653.58

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.92–$343.44
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.76–$152.64
Bus from Chermside Gympie Road to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.12–$152.64

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:
$12.08–$886.19
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.90–$652.54
Train from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.72–$969.08

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,532.24–$3,771.10

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$651.17–$1,274.75

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:
$11.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Magnetic Island is to fly and train and ferry which costs $130.43 - $1521.74 and takes 14h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Magnetic Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 14h 44m and costs $130.43 - $1521.74 .

How far is it from Darwin to Magnetic Island?

The distance between Darwin and Magnetic Island is 2058 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Magnetic Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 5 days 5h and costs $1630.43 - $4239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 14h 44m to get from Darwin to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Magnetic Island?

Magnetic Island is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 19:34 in Darwin and 20:04 in Magnetic Island.

Where can I stay near Magnetic Island?

There are 515+ hotels available in Magnetic Island. Prices start at $55.36 per night.
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