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Ferry timetable

SeaLink North Queensland's ferry departs daily from Townsville and Magnetic Island.

Bookings are not required on any of SeaLink's Magnetic Island ferry services, however we do recommend that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your chosen service to allow time to purchase your tickets and board.

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  • DayDepart TownsvilleDepart Magnetic Island
    Mon-Sat* 5:30am6:00am
    Mon - Sun*6:30am7:00am
    Mon - Sat7:00am7:45am
    Mon - Sun7:45am8:25am
    Mon - Sun8:45am9:30am
    Mon - Sun9:30am10:05am
    Mon - Sun10:30am11:05am
    Mon - Sun11:40am12:15pm
    Mon - Sun1:00pm1:35pm
    Mon - Sun2:15pm3:00pm
    Mon - Sun3.50pm4:30pm
    Mon - Sun4:30pm5:10pm
    Mon - Fri*5:25pm6:00pm
    Mon - Sun6:00pm6:35pm
    Mon - Sun7:30pm8:00pm
    Mon - Sun9:20pm10:00pm
    Wed - Sat*10:30pm11:00pm

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    *Indicates services may not operate on public holidays.

    Click here to download the SeaLink Magnetic Island ferry timetable.

    Peak services departing from Townsville

    • Daily: 3:50pm departure (Monday-Friday - preferred school student services).
    • Friday: 1.00pm & 2.15pm departures
    • Saturday morning: 8.45am, 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.40am departures
    • Sunday morning: 9.30am & 10.30am departure

    Peak services departing from Magnetic Island

    • Monday – Friday: 6.30am and 7.45am (preferred school student services).
    • Saturday afternoon: 4:30pm departure
    • Sunday: 11:05am, 12.15pm, 1.35pm & 3.00pm departures

    Click here to view Magnetic Island Kinetic bus service information.

    Click here for our latest information on travel to Magnetic Island.

    **Please note ferry fares and timetables are subject to change without notice, for up-to-date information keep an eye on our website.

  • ANZAC Day - Friday 25th April 2025Depart TownsvilleDepart Magnetic Island
    Friday6:30am*7:00am*
    Friday7:00am7:45am
    Friday7:45am8:25am
    Friday8:45am9:30am
    Friday9:30am10:05am
    Friday10:30am11:05am
    Friday11:40am12:15pm
    Friday1:00pm1:35pm
    Friday2:15pm3:00pm
    Friday3:50pm4:30pm
    Friday4:30pm5:10pm
    Friday6:00pm6:35pm
    Friday7:30pm8:00pm
    Friday9:20pm10:00pm
    * Denotes additional service

    Download a printable copy of the ANZAC Day public holiday timetable here.

  • Labour Day - Monday 5th May 2025Depart TownsvilleDepart Magnetic Island
    Monday7:00am7:45am
    Monday7:45am8:25am
    Monday8:45am9:30am
    Monday9:30am10:05am
    Monday10:30am11:05am
    Monday11:40am12:15pm
    Monday1:00pm1:35pm
    Monday2:15pm3:00pm
    Monday3:50pm4:30pm
    Monday4:30pm5:10pm
    Monday6:00pm6:35pm
    Monday7:30pm8:00pm
    Monday9:20pm10:00pm

    Download a printable copy of the Labour Day public holiday timetable here.

  • Townsville Show Day - Monday 7th July 2025Depart TownsvilleDepart Magnetic Island
    Monday7:00am7:45am
    Monday7:45am8:25am
    Monday8:45am9:30am
    Monday9:30am10:05am
    Monday10:30am11:05am
    Monday11:40am12:15pm
    Monday1:00pm1:35pm
    Monday2:15pm3:00pm
    Monday3:50pm4:30pm
    Monday4:30pm5:10pm
    Monday6:00pm6:35pm
    Monday7:30pm8:00pm
    Monday9:20pm10:00pm

    Download a printable copy of the Townsville Show Day public holiday timetable here.

  • King's Birthday - Monday 6th October 2025Depart TownsvilleDepart Magnetic Island
    Monday7:00am7:45am
    Monday7:45am8:25am
    Monday8:45am9:30am
    Monday9:30am10:05am
    Monday10:30am11:05am
    Monday11:40am12:15pm
    Monday1:00pm1:35pm
    Monday2:15pm3:00pm
    Monday3:50pm4:30pm
    Monday4:30pm5:10pm
    Monday6:00pm6:35pm
    Monday7:30pm8:00pm
    Monday9:20pm10:00pm

    Download a printable copy of the King's Birthday public holiday timetable here.

  • Christmas Day -Thursday 25th December 2025 Depart TownsvilleDepart Magnetic Island
    Thursday8:45am9:30am
    Thursday10:30am11:05am
    Thursday11:45am12:30pm
    Thursday2:15pm3:00pm
    Thurdsday3:50pm4:30pm

    Download a printable copy of the Christmas Day public holiday timetable here.

  • Boxing Day - Friday 26th December 2025Depart TownsvilleDepart Magnetic Island
    Friday7:00am7:45am
    Friday7:45am8:25am
    Friday8:45am9:30am
    Friday9:30am10:05am
    Friday10:30am11:05am
    Friday11:40am12:15pm
    Friday1:00pm1:35pm
    Friday2:15pm3:00pm
    Friday3:50pm4:30pm
    Friday4:30pm5:10pm
    Friday6:00pm6:35pm
    Friday7:30pm8:00pm
    Friday9:20pm10:00pm

    Download a printable copy of the Boxing Day public holiday timetable here.

  • Please be advised our New Year's Eve timetable for the 31st of December 2025 through into early morning on the 1st of January 2026 will be finalised once events being held on Magnetic Island and in Townsville have been registered and confirmed with SeaLink's Marine Operations team and approval has been granted by Translink.

    If you are hosting an event on New Year's Eve on Magnetic Island or attending an event in Townsville, kindly email us at [email protected] to notify SeaLink so we can take this into consideration for planning purposes.

  • New Year's Day - Thursday 1st January 2026Depart TownsvilleDepart Magnetic Island
    Thursday7:00am7:45am
    Thursday7:45am8:25am
    Thursday8:45am9:30am
    Thursday9:30am10:05am
    Thursday10:30am11:05am
    Thursday11:40am12:15pm
    Thursday1:00pm1:35pm
    Thursday2:15pm3:00pm
    Thursday3:50pm4:30pm
    Thursday4:30pm5:10pm
    Thursday6:00pm6:35pm
    Thursday7:30pm8:00pm
    Thursday9:20pm10:00pm

    Download a printable copy of the New Year's Day public holiday timetable here.

  • Breakwater Terminal (Townsville) opening hours are: 6.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Saturday & 6.00am - 4.30pm Sunday, except on:

    • Christmas Day (25th of December) opening hours are 8:15am to 11:45am.
    • New New Year's Eve (31st of December) opening hours are: 6.00am - 9.20pm

    **Please note outside these hours, ferry tickets can be purchased on-line or on-board our vessel.

  • Nelly Bay Terminal (Magnetic Island) opening hours are: 7.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Saturday and 8.30am - 2.30pm Sunday.

    • Christmas Day (25th of December) is closed.

    **Please note outside these hours, ferry tickets can be purchased on-line or on-board our vessel.

Still have questions? Head over to the Frequently asked questions page for more information on our services.