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How to get fromHamilton Island to Palm Islandby ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

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    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    10h 3m
    $98–1,353

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    10h 21m
    $105–2,249

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    10h 17m
    $144–1,453

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  • Distance: 379.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Palm Island. However, you can take the ferry to Shute Harbour, walk to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, take the line 860 bus to Airlie Beach Central, walk to Airlie Beach, take the bus to Townsville, walk to Sturt Street, take the line 201 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Palm Island Jetty via Shute Harbour, Shute Harbour Jetty, Proserpine station, Proserpine, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 10h 21m.

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