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How to get from Magnetic Island to Garbutt by bus and ferry?
By bus and ferry
To get from Magnetic Island to Garbutt in Townsville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 250 bus from Elena St at Wheaton Court station to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1F ferry and finally take the 201 bus from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Flinders St at Townsville Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.
130min
2501F201
Leaves from Elena St at Wheaton Court
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationMagnetic Island - 2250Wait for bus250Horseshoe Beachfront
- 3
Ride to bus stationMagnetic Island Ferry Terminal4 min - 4Walk to ferry stationNelly Bay Ferry TerminalID 40004380 m • 1 min
- 51FWait for ferry1FBreakwater Ferry Terminal
- 6Ride to ferry stationBreakwater Ferry TerminalID 40004425 min
- 7Walk to bus stationBreakwater Ferry Terminal50 m • 1 min
- 8201Wait for bus201James Cook University
- 9Ride to bus stationFlinders St at Townsville Railway StationID 89034614 min
- 10Walk toGarbutt2.84 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and ferry via 1F and 201
To get from Magnetic Island to Garbutt in Townsville, take the 1F ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal station to Breakwater Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the 201 bus from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Flinders St at Townsville Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.
145min
1F201Leaves from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
Step by Step
- 1Walk to ferry stationNelly Bay Ferry TerminalID 4000431.85 km • 24 min
- 21FWait for ferry1FBreakwater Ferry Terminal
- 3Ride to ferry stationBreakwater Ferry TerminalID 40004425 min
- 4Walk to bus stationBreakwater Ferry Terminal50 m • 1 min
- 5201Wait for bus201James Cook University
- 6Ride to bus stationFlinders St at Townsville Railway StationID 89034614 min
- 7Walk toGarbutt2.84 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Magnetic Island to Garbutt
The distance between Magnetic Island, Townsville and Garbutt, Townsville is approximately 20.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Magnetic Island to Garbutt by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Townsville – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is located at Magnetic Island, Townsville and the nearest public transport station is Elena St at Wheaton Court.
Bus stations close to Magnetic Island:
- Elena St at Wheaton Court
- Elena St at Mandalay Avenue
- Mandalay Ave at Elena Street
Ferry stations close to Magnetic Island:
- Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
Public transport stations close to Garbutt, Townsville
Garbutt is located at Garbutt, Townsville and the nearest public transport station is Douglas St at Gorden Street.
Bus stations close to Garbutt:
- Douglas St at Gorden Street
- Lonerganne St Near Douglas St Hail 'N' Ride
- Ingham Rd at Garbutt Shopping Centre
Ferry stations close to Garbutt:
- Breakwater Ferry Terminal
Related Routes
- Garbutt to Gulliver
- Garbutt to Hermit Park
- Garbutt to Mt Louisa-Mt St John-Bohle
- Garbutt to North Ward-Castle Hill
- Garbutt to Pimlico
- Garbutt to Railway Estate
- Garbutt to Rowes Bay-Belgian Gardens
- Garbutt to Vincent
- Garbutt to West End
- Garbutt to Townsville
- North Ward-Castle Hill to Townsville
- Railway Estate to Townsville
- Rowes Bay-Belgian Gardens to Townsville
- South Townsville to Townsville
- Riverway Dr at Gumvale Shops to James Cook University
- Bayswater Rd at Duckworth Street to James Cook University
- Banfield Dr at High Vista Drive to James Cook University
- Banfield Dr at Pankina Street to James Cook University
- Banfield Dr Near Coates St Hail 'N' Ride to James Cook University
- Parkinson Rd at George Robert Halls to James Cook University
Alternative route by bus and ferry via 1F and 201
To get from Magnetic Island to Garbutt in Townsville, take the 1F ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal station to Breakwater Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the 201 bus from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Flinders St at Townsville Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.
145min
1F201Leaves from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
Step by Step
- 1Walk to ferry stationNelly Bay Ferry TerminalID 4000431.85 km • 24 min
- 21FWait for ferry1FBreakwater Ferry Terminal
- 3Ride to ferry stationBreakwater Ferry TerminalID 40004425 min
- 4Walk to bus stationBreakwater Ferry Terminal50 m • 1 min
- 5201Wait for bus201James Cook University
- 6Ride to bus stationFlinders St at Townsville Railway StationID 89034614 min
- 7Walk toGarbutt2.84 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Garbutt?
The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 1F, Bus line 201.
What is the alternative route to get from Magnetic Island to Garbutt?
The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 1F, Bus line 201.
Is there a direct bus between Magnetic Island and Garbutt in Townsville?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.
Which bus line goes from Magnetic Island to Garbutt in Townsville?
The 250 bus line goes from Horseshoe Beachfront station near Magnetic Island to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station near Garbutt in Townsville
How long does it take to travel from Magnetic Island to Garbutt in Townsville by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Magnetic Island and Garbutt in Townsville by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 10 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Magnetic Island to get to Garbutt in Townsville?
Get on the 250 bus from the Horseshoe Beachfront stop near Magnetic Island in Townsville.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Magnetic Island and Garbutt in Townsville?
Get off the bus at the Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Garbutt in Townsville.
