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How to get fromBrisbane to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    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
    7h 45m
    $150–1,617

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    22h 27m
    $142–6,105

  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
    27h 12m
    $204–1,482

  4. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    27h 42m
    $230–1,753

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

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,198.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Palm Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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 a train from Roma Street to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 22h 27m.

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