There are 7 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CNS - PPP
1h 50m$375–1,105Drive 628 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grovecar 628 km
7h 37m$112–161Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 7m$120–2,264Bus via Cairns Base Hospital
- Take the bus from Cairns to Proserpinebus Au050 / ...
11h 44m$138–207Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Palm Grove628 km
7h 37mFly to Mackay, train
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CNS - MKY
- Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
7h 2m$349–1,091Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinebus Pm19
12h 14m$137–181
Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $370 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Proserpine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Palm Grove. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Proserpine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Palm Grove is 530 km. The road distance is 628 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $120 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $370 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $2,300 and takes 11h 7m, you could also bus via Cairns Base Hospital, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Palm Grove, QLD, Australia?
Skytrans flies from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Mackay via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–700
Flights from Cairns to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–700
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,200
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $70–100
- AChoice
- $110–140
- Gold Class
- $1,756
- Heritage Class
- $2,200
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–453
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $24–45
- AChoice
- $22–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Palm Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Proserpine station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Proserpine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove is 628 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Palm Grove.
There are 401+ hotels available in Palm Grove.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Palm Grove. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.