How to get from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island in Townsville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 206 bus from Shelley Street at the Esplanade 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 Elena St at Wheaton Court station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Bus - 206206
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 250250
Leaves from Shelley Street at the Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pallarenda-Shelley Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Townsville City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    23 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
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Picnic Bay Jetty
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Elena St at Wheaton Court
    Ride to bus station
    Elena St at Wheaton Court
    ID 820054
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 206 and 1F

To get from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island in Townsville, take the 206 bus from Shelley Street at the Esplanade station to Breakwater Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the 1F ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Bus - 206206
Ferry - 1F1F
Walk to Magnetic Island
Leaves from Shelley Street at the Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pallarenda-Shelley Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Townsville City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    23 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 Magnetic Island
    Walk to
    Magnetic Island
    1.85 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island

The distance between Pallarenda-Shelley Beach, Townsville and Magnetic Island, Townsville is approximately 25.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island 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 Pallarenda-Shelley Beach

Pallarenda-Shelley Beach is located at Pallarenda-Shelley Beach, Townsville and the nearest public transport station is Wackett Street at Shelley Street.

Bus stations close to Pallarenda-Shelley Beach:

  • Wackett Street at Shelley Street
  • Morrell St Near the Esplanade Hail 'N' Ride
  • Wackett St Near Shelley St Hail 'N' Ride

Public transport stations close to Magnetic Island, Townsville

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
  • Mango Pkwy at Barton Street

Ferry stations close to Magnetic Island:

  • Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 206 and 1F

To get from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island in Townsville, take the 206 bus from Shelley Street at the Esplanade station to Breakwater Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the 1F ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal station to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Bus - 206206
Ferry - 1F1F
Walk to Magnetic Island
Leaves from Shelley Street at the Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pallarenda-Shelley Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Townsville City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    23 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 Magnetic Island
    Walk to
    Magnetic Island
    1.85 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line 1F, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line 1F.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pallarenda-Shelley Beach and Magnetic Island in Townsville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island in Townsville?

    The 206 bus line goes from Townsville City station near Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Breakwater Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Breakwater Ferry Terminal station near Magnetic Island in Townsville

  • How long does it take to travel from Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to Magnetic Island in Townsville by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Pallarenda-Shelley Beach and Magnetic Island in Townsville by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pallarenda-Shelley Beach to get to Magnetic Island in Townsville?

    Get on the 206 bus from the Townsville City stop near Pallarenda-Shelley Beach in Townsville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pallarenda-Shelley Beach and Magnetic Island in Townsville?

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

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