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How to get from Magnetic Island to Gulliver by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Magnetic Island to Gulliver 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 Ross River Rd at Anne Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Bus - 250250
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 201201
Walk to Gulliver
Leaves from Elena St at Wheaton Court

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Magnetic Island
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Beachfront
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 1F1F
    Wait for ferry
    1F
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    ID 400044
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    James Cook University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross River Rd at Anne Street
    ID 890090
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gulliver
    Walk to
    Gulliver
    1.04 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 1F and 201

To get from Magnetic Island to Gulliver 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 Ross River Rd at Anne Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 201201
Walk to Gulliver
Leaves from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    1.85 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Ferry - 1F1F
    Wait for ferry
    1F
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    ID 400044
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    James Cook University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross River Rd at Anne Street
    ID 890090
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gulliver
    Walk to
    Gulliver
    1.04 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Magnetic Island to Gulliver

The distance between Magnetic Island, Townsville and Gulliver, Townsville is approximately 24.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Magnetic Island to Gulliver 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 Mandalay Avenue.

Bus stations close to Magnetic Island:

  • Elena St at Mandalay Avenue
  • Mandalay Ave at Elena Street
  • Kelly St at Warboys Street

Ferry stations close to Magnetic Island:

  • Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Gulliver, Townsville

Gulliver is located at Gulliver, Townsville and the nearest public transport station is Fulham Rd at Lonsdale Street.

Bus stations close to Gulliver:

  • Fulham Rd at Lonsdale Street
  • Fulham Rd at Oliver Court
  • Fulham Rd at Vincent State School

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 1F and 201

To get from Magnetic Island to Gulliver 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 Ross River Rd at Anne Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 201201
Walk to Gulliver
Leaves from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    1.85 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Ferry - 1F1F
    Wait for ferry
    1F
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    ID 400044
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    James Cook University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ross River Rd at Anne Street
    ID 890090
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gulliver
    Walk to
    Gulliver
    1.04 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Gulliver?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 1F, Bus line 201.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Magnetic Island to Gulliver?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 1F, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Magnetic Island and Gulliver in Townsville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Magnetic Island to Gulliver 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 Gulliver in Townsville

  • How long does it take to travel from Magnetic Island to Gulliver in Townsville by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Magnetic Island and Gulliver in Townsville by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Magnetic Island to get to Gulliver 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 Gulliver in Townsville?

    Get off the bus at the Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Gulliver in Townsville.

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