Ferry to Magnetic Island
Every crossing in one place
Ferry to Magnetic Island
Every crossing in one place
Last updated: 02/11/2026
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You can get ferries to Magnetic Island from a range of destinations including Townsville. There are up to 52 ferries running per week. Ferries to Magnetic Island are provided by 1 ferry operator; Sealink Queensland. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to Magnetic Island to suit you.
The Magnetic Island ferry timetable varies depending on the route you choose. The Townsville to Nelly Bay ferry sails approximately 72 times per week, with an average duration of about 20 minutes.
Ferries to Magnetic Island are provided by Sealink Queensland.
There is 1 ferry port in Magnetic Island; Nelly Bay with 11 daily and 72 weekly sailings.
The duration of the ferry to Magnetic Island depends on the route. The longest route is Townsville to Nelly Bay with an average duration of 20 minutes.
The fastest ferry to Magnetic Island is Townsville to Nelly Bay. This journey usually takes 20 minutes and costs around £48.47 on average.
The most popular ferry route to Magnetic Island is the Townsville to Nelly Bay ferry with 72 weekly sailings and an average price of £48.47.
Ferries from Magnetic Island go to 1 ferry port: Townsville.
The price of the ferry to Magnetic Island varies depending on the route you choose. The Townsville to Nelly Bay ferry costs £48.47 on average.
The cheapest ferry to Magnetic Island depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to Magnetic Island in advance to get them at the cheapest price.
The cheapest Magnetic Island ferry is Townsville to Nelly Bay with an average price of £48.47. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
Unfortunately, you cannot travel as a foot passenger on ferries to Magnetic Island.
Unfortunately, you cannot take your car on ferries to Magnetic Island.
Unfortunately, you cannot take your bike on ferries to Magnetic Island.
Yes, you can take your pet on ferries to Magnetic Island. We recommend checking the ferry operator's pet policy before you travel. Magnetic Island pet operators include Sealink Queensland.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Magnetic Island online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
We'd recommend booking in advance to get your tickets at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers.
Find out what it's like onboard the ferries before you travel.
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