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How to get fromPalm Cove to Airlie Beachby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 110 bus, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Cairns Hospitalbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    5h 54m
    $294–1,157

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    12h 48m
    $74–2,207

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    11h 38m
    $91–151

  4. Drive 642.7 km

    1. Drive from Palm Cove to Airlie Beachcar car 642.7 km
    7h 51m
    $115–166

  5. Fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    10h 9m
    $290–611

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    8h 19m
    $331–2,781

  7. Bus via Airlie Beach (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus Brisbane
    12h 22m
    $101–231

Palm Cove to Airlie Beach by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Palm Cove, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 26m.

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