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How to get fromAyr to Palm Coveby bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Palm Cove by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    7h 46m
    $79–158

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    8h 51m
    $54–1,566

  3. Drive 455.2 km

    1. Drive from Ayr to Palm Covecar car 455.2 km
    5h 37m
    $82–118

  4. Bus to Townsville Airport, fly, line 110 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Hospital to Williams Esplanade at French Streetbus bus
    5h 51m
    $214–401

  5. Bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    8h 5m
    $64–89

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PPP - CNS
    6h 57m
    $330–1,785

Ayr to Palm Cove by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Palm Cove, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ayr to Cairns once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Ayr to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–1,566 and the journey takes 7h 46m.

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