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How to get fromBrisbane Airport (BNE) to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Palm Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    6h 19m
    $127–1,584

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    23h 51m
    $159–6,125

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    28h 38m
    $217–1,502

  4. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    28h 56m
    $228–1,714

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Palm Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,184.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Palm Island. However, you can 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 a train from International Airport Station to Palm Island Jetty via Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 23h 51m.

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