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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Palm Coveby ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Palm Cove by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    8h 19m
    $66–326

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    9h 32m
    $47–1,497

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Covecar car
    5h
    $65–295

  4. Ferry, fly, line 110 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Hospital to Williams Esplanade at French Streetbus bus
    5h 43m
    $192–567

  5. Ferry, bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    8h 23m
    $51–271

Magnetic Island to Palm Cove by ferry and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Palm Cove. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, then take the bus to Williams Esplanade at French Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Williams Esplanade at French Street via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre in around 9h 32m.

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