What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Cairns is to ferry and bus which costs $50 - $1,200 and takes 9h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Island to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Palm Island to Cairns is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $190 - $1,500.

How far is it from Palm Island to Cairns?

The distance between Palm Island and Cairns is 440 km.

How do I travel from Palm Island to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Island to Cairns without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $50 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Palm Island to Cairns?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Palm Island to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Cairns.

Palm Island to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
9h 2m
$50–1,180
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
10h 11m
$46–2,406
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
6h 29m
$191–1,476
Ferry, bus via Cairns
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Cairns
9h 2m
$65–1,235

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Distance: 440.3 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Island to Cairns. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, then take the bus to Cairns Central Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Cairns Central Station via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, and Townsville in around 10h 11m.

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