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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    8h 24m
    $199–1,689

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $448–1,983

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $317–1,953

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $347–2,183

  5. Bus, ferry via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    2d 9h
    $382–1,960

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,148 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Palm Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 bus from Melbourne to Palm Island Jetty via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 2d 6h.

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