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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    4h 55m
    $239–1,789

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    8h 29m
    $50–2,586

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    9h 52m
    $67–1,352

  4. Bus, ferry via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    10h
    $59–1,287

Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Palm Island. However, you can 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 Mackay to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 8h 29m.

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