Nelly Bay
Townsville
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Nelly Bay Townsville Ferry

The ferry from Nelly Bay to Townsville typically sails 6 times daily and up to 47 times weekly. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Nelly Bay to Townsville, Magnetic Island Ferries & Sealink Queensland. Nelly Bay Townsville Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Nelly Bay Townsville Ferry Times

The earliest Nelly Bay Townsville ferry typically departs Nelly Bay at about 06:05. The average sailing time of a ferry from Nelly Bay to Townsville is approximately 40m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 40m.

Nelly Bay to Townsville Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Nelly Bay to Townsville typically range between $18* and $232*. On average the Nelly Bay Townsville ferry is $86*. The cheapest Nelly Bay Townsville ferry prices start from $18*. The average price for a foot passenger is $65*. The average price for a Nelly Bay Townsville car ferry is $230*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is Townsville from Nelly Bay?

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

Is there a car ferry from Nelly Bay to Townsville?

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

Are foot passengers allowed on the Nelly Bay Townsville ferry?

Yes, Nelly Bay Townsville ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Nelly Bay to Townsville with Magnetic Island Ferries, Sealink Queensland.

Nelly Bay Townsville Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Magnetic Island Ferries - 44 weekly sailings, 6 daily sailings

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Magnetic Island to Australia page.
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Nelly Bay - Townsville Route summary
Departure Country Australia
Destination Country Australia
No. of Operators 2
Operators Magnetic Island Ferries & Sealink Queensland
Average Price A$110*
Average Daily Sailings 6
Average Weekly Sailings 47
Average Sailing Duration 40m
First Ferry 06:05
Last Ferry 20:00
Distance 5 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Nelly Bay to Townsville?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Nelly Bay to Townsville is approximately 32m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Nelly Bay to Townsville?

    Nelly Bay to Townsville is operated by 2 ferry companies. The operators that provide this service are
    • Sealink Queensland
    • Magnetic Island Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Nelly Bay to Townsville?

    Ferries from Nelly Bay to Townsville are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Nelly Bay to Townsville?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Nelly Bay to Townsville with
    • Sealink Queensland
    • Magnetic Island Ferries
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Nelly Bay to Townsville?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Nelly Bay to Townsville with
    • Magnetic Island Ferries
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Nelly Bay to Townsville?

    Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Nelly Bay to Townsville. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation. Please read the operators pet guidelines. The following operators currently allow pets on the ferry
    • Sealink Queensland
    • Magnetic Island Ferries

Nelly Bay to Townsville Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 25/3/2024 and 31/3/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Magnetic Island Ferries 06:05 06:45 40 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Magnetic Island Ferries 08:00 08:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 10:00 10:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 12:00 12:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 14:00 14:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 16:00 16:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 18:00 18:40 40 minutes Everyday
Magnetic Island Ferries 20:00 20:40 40 minutes Sat
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