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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Cove to Brisbane by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 110 bus, fly to Brisbane Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Cairns Hospitalbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    5h 50m
    $138–676

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    27h 16m
    $170–6,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    31h 1m
    $220–320

  4. Drive 1,701.3 km

    1. Drive from Palm Cove to Brisbanecar car 1,701.3 km
    20h 14m
    $306–442

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    7h 46m
    $180–710

  6. Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    31h 52m
    $280–650

Palm Cove to Brisbane by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,443.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $170–6,171 and the journey takes 25h 20m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street once daily. Tickets cost $220–320 and the journey takes 29h 5m.

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