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Vehicle Bookings are essential!
Please note loading time is 20 minutes prior to departure, ensure you are at the terminal at least 20 minutes prior to departure to avoid missing the service, and allow the crew to load all vehicles safely.
Scheduled times and prices are subject to change without notice.
February 2026 Services
Timetable Update Effective 30.01.2026
As we move through the wet season and scheduled vessel maintenance, Magnetic Island Ferries will operate a reduced service timetable from Friday 30 January.
Additional services may be added, if required.
Please check our website for the most up-to-date departure times before travelling.
| Departing Townsville | Departing Magnetic Island |
|---|---|
| 5:00 am | 6:05 am |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
*First Service operating Monday to Friday only.
Additional Services may be added, please check back for updates.
REGULAR SERVICES
MONDAY to FRIDAY
| Departing Townsville | Departing Magnetic Island |
|---|---|
| 5:00 am** | 6:05 am** |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am |
| 8:00 am^ | 9:00 am^ |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am |
| 10:00 am^ | 11:00 am^ |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| 12:00 pm^ | 1:00 pm^ |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm |
| 2:00 pm^ | 3:00 pm^ |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| 5:00 pm^ | 6:00 pm^ |
**Not operating Public Holidays.
^Service Operating most Weekdays, please check the live bookings page for updates.
https://bookings.magneticislandferries.com.au/
REGULAR SERVICES
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
| Departing Townsville | Departing Magnetic Island |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
