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How to get fromIngham to Palm Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Ingham 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
    4h 52m
    $25–1,245

  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 23m
    $17–1,227

  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 25m
    $20–1,601

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  • Distance: 176.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Ingham 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 bus from Ingham to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville, Sturt Street, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 5h 23m.

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