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How to get from Magnetic Island to Hermit Park by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Magnetic Island to Hermit Park 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 Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - 250250
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 201201
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 Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street
    Ride to bus station
    Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street
    ID 890347
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 1F and 201

To get from Magnetic Island to Hermit Park 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 Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 201201
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 Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street
    Ride to bus station
    Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street
    ID 890347
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Magnetic Island to Hermit Park

The distance between Magnetic Island, Townsville and Hermit Park, Townsville is approximately 17.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Magnetic Island to Hermit Park 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 Hermit Park, Townsville

Hermit Park is located at Hermit Park, Townsville and the nearest public transport station is Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street.

Bus stations close to Hermit Park:

  • Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street
  • Charters Towers Rd at Somer Street
  • Charters Towers Rd at Oxford Street

Ferry stations close to Hermit Park:

  • Breakwater Ferry Terminal

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 1F and 201

To get from Magnetic Island to Hermit Park 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 Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 201201
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 Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street
    Ride to bus station
    Charters Towers Rd at Boundary Street
    ID 890347
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 1F, Bus line 201.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 1F, Bus line 201.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Magnetic Island to Hermit Park 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 Hermit Park in Townsville

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

    The total travel time between Magnetic Island and Hermit Park in Townsville by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

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

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