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How to get from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay in Magnetic Island, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 201 bus from Flinders St Near Denham Lane Hail 'N' Ride station to Breakwater Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1F ferry and finally take the 250 bus from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 250250
Walk to Horseshoe Bay
Leaves from Flinders St Near Denham Lane Hail 'N' Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flinders St Near Denham Lane Hail 'N' Ride
    ID 890193
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    ID 400044
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 1F1F
    Wait for ferry
    1F
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    80 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Beachfront
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay
    ID 820044
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Horseshoe Bay
    Walk to
    Horseshoe Bay
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 1F and 250

To get from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay in Magnetic Island, take the 1F ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the 250 bus from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 250250
Walk to Horseshoe Bay
Leaves from Breakwater Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    ID 400044
    1.46 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Ferry - 1F1F
    Wait for ferry
    1F
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Beachfront
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay
    ID 820044
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Horseshoe Bay
    Walk to
    Horseshoe Bay
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay

The distance between Palmer Street at Dibbs St, Magnetic Island and Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island is approximately 20.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Magnetic Island – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Palmer Street at Dibbs St

Palmer Street at Dibbs St is located at Palmer Street at Dibbs St, Magnetic Island and the nearest public transport station is Dean Street at Palmer Street.

Bus stations close to Palmer Street at Dibbs St:

  • Dean Street at Palmer Street
  • Allen St at Davidson Street
  • Flinders St at Denham Street

Ferry stations close to Palmer Street at Dibbs St:

  • Breakwater Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island

Horseshoe Bay is located at Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island and the nearest public transport station is Horseshoe Bay Rd at Apjohn Street.

Bus stations close to Horseshoe Bay:

  • Horseshoe Bay Rd at Apjohn Street
  • Horseshoe Bay Rd at Heath Street
  • Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay

Ferry stations close to Horseshoe Bay:

  • Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 1F and 250

To get from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay in Magnetic Island, take the 1F ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the 250 bus from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal station to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 250250
Walk to Horseshoe Bay
Leaves from Breakwater Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    ID 400044
    1.46 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Ferry - 1F1F
    Wait for ferry
    1F
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
    ID 400043
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Horseshoe Beachfront
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay
    ID 820044
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Horseshoe Bay
    Walk to
    Horseshoe Bay
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line 1F, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 1F, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palmer Street at Dibbs St and Horseshoe Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay?

    The 201 bus line goes from Flinders St Near Denham Lane Hail 'N' Ride station near Palmer Street at Dibbs St in South Townsville to Breakwater Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Horseshoe Bay station near Horseshoe Bay in Magnetic Island.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palmer Street at Dibbs St to Horseshoe Bay by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Palmer Street at Dibbs St in South Townsville and Horseshoe Bay in Magnetic Island by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palmer Street at Dibbs St to get to Horseshoe Bay?

    Get on the 201 bus from the Flinders St Near Denham Lane Hail 'N' Ride stop near Palmer Street at Dibbs St in South Townsville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palmer Street at Dibbs St and Horseshoe Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Horseshoe Bay stop, which is closest to Horseshoe Bay in Magnetic Island.

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