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How to Travel from

Melbourne Airport to Magnetic Island

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$606.29
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$366.30
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$821.01
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.62–$694.70

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$606.29
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$631.55
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$821.01
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.25–$606.29

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$821.01
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$429.45
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$1,010.48
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.73–$555.76

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$138.94–$366.30

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.36–$151.57

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:
$9.47–$675.22
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.63–$916.97
Train from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.89–$1,002.75

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:
$11.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Magnetic Island?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Magnetic Island is to fly and train and ferry which costs $108.70 - $1086.96 and takes 13h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Magnetic Island?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Magnetic Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 8h 46m and costs $163.04 - $1086.96 .

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Magnetic Island?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Magnetic Island is 2224 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Magnetic Island without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Magnetic Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2 days 10h and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Magnetic Island?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Magnetic Island?

Magnetic Island is 1h behind Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is currently 07:41 in Melbourne Airport (MEL) and 06:41 in Magnetic Island.

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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