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How to get fromForrest Beach to Palm Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Forrest Beach to Palm Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ingham to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    5h 8m
    $107–1,342

  2. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ingham to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    5h 33m
    $94–1,320

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ingham to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    5h 35m
    $97–1,693

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  • Distance: 196.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Forrest Beach to Palm Island. However, you can take the taxi to Ingham, take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Forrest Beach to Palm Island Jetty via Ingham, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 5h 35m.

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