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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Palm Islandby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Palm Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    7h 43m
    $41–1,266

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    8h 21m
    $48–2,166

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    9h 21m
    $260–1,858

  4. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    7h 52m
    $44–1,300

Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Airlie Beach to Palm Island. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, walk to Sturt Street, take the line 201 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coral Sea Marina to Palm Island Jetty via Proserpine station, Proserpine, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 8h 21m.

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