Rome2Rio

How to get fromBarbados to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, or train

Find Transport to Palm Island

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Barbados to Palm Island by plane, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BGI - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    40h 43m
    $1,304–5,604

  2. Fly to Mackay, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BGI - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    47h 6m
    $1,168–6,427

  3. Fly to Cairns, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BGI - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    2d
    $1,249–6,604

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BGI - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    47h 57m
    $1,989–8,714

Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration36h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,298Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Barbados to Palm Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17,210.1 km
  • Duration: 40h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Barbados to Palm Island. However, you can take the bus to Barbados Airport, walk to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Barbados Airport, walk to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns Central Station, take the train to Townsville, walk to Flinders St at Townsville station, take the line 201 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides