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Nelly Bay
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Ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay

Depending on the season their are usually 6 daily and 47 weekly sailings between Townsville and Nelly Bay. 2 ferry operators sail between Townsville to Nelly Bay, these include Magnetic Island Ferries & Sealink Queensland. Townsville Nelly Bay Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing and availability for your ferry trip.

Townsville to Nelly Bay Ferry Times

The earliest ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay typically departs Townsville at about 05:00. The average sailing time of a Townsville Nelly Bay ferry is approximately 40m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 40m.

Townsville Nelly Bay Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for Townsville Nelly Bay ferries typically range between €19* and €139*. The average price is around €67*. The cheapest ferry prices from Townsville to Nelly Bay start from €6*. The average price for a foot passenger is €35*. The average price for a car ferry is €134*.

Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

What is the distance between Townsville and Nelly Bay?

The distance between Townsville to Nelly Bay is approximately 5.9 miles (9.5km), or 5.1 nautical miles.

Is there a Townsville Nelly Bay car ferry?

Yes, Magnetic Island Ferries offer a car ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Townsville and Nelly Bay.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Townsville Nelly Bay ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Townsville to Nelly Bay with Magnetic Island Ferries, Sealink Queensland.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Australia to Magnetic Island page.
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Townsville - Nelly Bay Route summary
Departure Country Australia
Destination Country Australia
No. of Operators 2
Operators Magnetic Island Ferries & Sealink Queensland
Average Price 85 €*
Average Daily Sailings 6
Average Weekly Sailings 47
Average Sailing Duration 40m
First Ferry 05:00
Last Ferry 19:00
Distance 5 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay?

The approximate duration for ferries from Townsville to Nelly Bay is 32m. Durations can vary by operator and season.

How much is the ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay?

Townsville to Nelly Bay is approximately 46 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Townsville to Nelly Bay?

2 popular ferry companies travel from Townsville to Nelly Bay. These ferry companies are
  • Sealink Queensland
  • Magnetic Island Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Townsville to Nelly Bay?

Book Townsville to Nelly Bay tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Townsville to Nelly Bay with
  • Sealink Queensland
  • Magnetic Island Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay?

Yes, you can travel with a car from Townsville to Nelly Bay with the following operators
  • Magnetic Island Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Townsville to Nelly Bay?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard the ferry. Please ensure you read all the information around pet travel from the operator you decide to travel with. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
  • Sealink Queensland
  • Magnetic Island Ferries

How far is Nelly Bay from Townsville?

Townsville to Nelly Bay is approximately 5 nautical miles distance apart.

Townsville to Nelly Bay Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 15/04/2024 and 21/04/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Magnetic Island Ferries 05:00 05:40 40 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Magnetic Island Ferries 07:00 07:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 09:00 09:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 11:00 11:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 13:00 13:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 15:00 15:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 17:00 17:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 19:00 19:40 40 minutes Sat
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