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How to get fromPalm Island to Brisbaneby ferry, plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Island to Brisbane by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    6h 42m
    $138–1,521

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    22h 50m
    $141–6,006

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    26h 32m
    $180–1,365

  4. Ferry, bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    28h 22m
    $230–1,655

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,198.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Island to Brisbane. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Breakwater Terminal, take the line 222 bus to Townsville Airport, walk to Townsville Airport (TSV) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central station, platform 1. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Roma Street via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, and Townsville in around 22h 50m.

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