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How to get fromPalm Cove to Whitsunday Islandby bus, plane, unknown, train, or ferry

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

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

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    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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 42m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    12h 15m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    12h 32m

  4. 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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    8h 5m

  5. Fly to Mackay, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    10h 41m

  6. 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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    9h 8m

  7. 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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    14h 44m

Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Cove to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the line 110 bus to Cairns Hospital, walk to Cairns Base Hospital, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), walk to Proserpine Airport, take the vehicle to Palm Bay, then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Whitsunday Island via Cairns Central Terminus, Cairns Central Station, and Proserpine in around 12h 15m.

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