There are 5 ways to get from Cranbrook to Palm Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train
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Fly, ferry
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
8h 26m$182–1,661Bus, ferry via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
42h 52m$317–1,773Train, bus, ferry via Edgecliff Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
43h 49m$253–1,717Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
44h 14m$287–1,953Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus
- Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
44h 58m$282–1,863
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cranbrook to Palm Island is to fly and ferry which costs $180 - $1,700 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cranbrook to Palm Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 26m and costs $180 - $1,700.
The distance between Cranbrook and Palm Island is 1776 km.
The best way to get from Cranbrook to Palm Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Brisbane which takes 42h 52m and costs $310 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Cranbrook to Palm Island, including transfers.
There are one+ hotels available in Palm Island.
What companies run services between Cranbrook, NSW, Australia and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cranbrook to Palm Island. However, you can walk to Edgecliff Station, take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 vehicle from Cranbrook to Palm Island Jetty via New South Head Rd After Victoria Rd, Town Hall, Park St, Stand J, Town Hall Station, Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 42h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–490
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–490
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- sealinkqld.com.au
Ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- sealinkqld.com.au
Ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- sealinkqld.com.au
Ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- sealinkqld.com.au
Ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- sealinkqld.com.au
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