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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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 34m
    $50–2,586

  2. Bus, ferry

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

  3. Fly, ferry

    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
    5h 14m
    $234–1,777

  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 5m
    $54–1,286

Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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 take the train to Townsville, walk to Flinders St at Townsville station, 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 bus from Mackay to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 9h 52m.

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