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How to get fromAyr to Palm Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Ayr to Palm Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    4h 27m
    $22–1,239

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    4h 53m
    $15–1,500

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  • Distance: 153.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Palm Island. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 4h 53m.

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