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How to get fromCharters Towers to Palm Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    5h 12m
    $36–1,254

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationtrain train Inlander
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    6h 52m
    $26–1,727

  3. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Servicesbus bus Charters Towers
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    5h 35m
    $42–1,258

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 199.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Charters Towers 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 Charters Towers station to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville station, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 6h 52m.

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