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How to get fromIpswich to Palm Islandby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Palm Island by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    8h 30m
    $138–1,636

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    24h 18m
    $142–6,242

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    29h 13m
    $180–1,460

  4. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    29h 33m
    $210–1,690

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,236.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Palm Island. However, you can take the train to Eagle Junction station, platform 4, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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 train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Palm Island Jetty via Roma Street, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 24h 18m.

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