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How to get fromPalm Cove to Whitehaven Beachby train, unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Cove to Whitehaven Beach by train, unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    12h 21m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    12h 52m

  3. Fly to Mackay, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    2. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    7h 43m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    14h 45m

  5. Line 110 bus, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    6h 48m

  6. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CNS - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    8h 7m

  7. Fly to Moranbah Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    2. Walk from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    9h 8m

Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 671.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Cove to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can take the line 110 bus to Cairns Central Terminus, walk to Cairns Central Station, take the train to Proserpine, then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Whitehaven Beach via Cairns City bus station, platform 1, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach Central, and Shute Harbour Marine Terminal in around 12h 52m.

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