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

From Rosslea to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry

To get from Rosslea to Magnetic Island in Townsville, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 201 bus from Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre 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 31 min.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Ferry - 1F1F
Bus - 250250
Leaves from Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre
    ID 890627
    880 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    19 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 from Rosslea to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry via 201 and 1F

To get from Rosslea to Magnetic Island in Townsville, take the 201 bus from Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre 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 45 min.

105min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Ferry - 1F1F
Walk to Magnetic Island
Leaves from Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre
    ID 890627
    880 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    19 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 Rosslea to Magnetic Island

The distance between Rosslea, Townsville and Magnetic Island, Townsville is approximately 21.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rosslea 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 Rosslea

Rosslea is located at Rosslea, Townsville and the nearest public transport station is Bowen Rd at Sweet Street.

Bus stations close to Rosslea:

  • Bowen Rd at Sweet Street
  • Bowen Rd at Benson Street
  • Bowen Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre

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

Alternative route from Rosslea to Magnetic Island by bus and ferry via 201 and 1F

To get from Rosslea to Magnetic Island in Townsville, take the 201 bus from Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre 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 45 min.

105min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Ferry - 1F1F
Walk to Magnetic Island
Leaves from Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre
    ID 890627
    880 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breakwater Ferry Terminal
    19 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 Rosslea to Magnetic Island?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line 1F, Bus line 250.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line 1F.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rosslea 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 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rosslea to Magnetic Island in Townsville?

    The 201 bus line goes from Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre station near Rosslea 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 Rosslea to Magnetic Island in Townsville by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Rosslea and Magnetic Island in Townsville by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 201 bus from the Ross River Rd at Rising Sun Shopping Centre stop near Rosslea in Townsville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rosslea and Magnetic Island in Townsville?

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