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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Thursday Island is to ferry and fly which costs $290 - $2,000 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Island to Thursday Island is to ferry and fly which takes 9h 31m and costs $290 - $2,000.

How far is it from Palm Island to Thursday Island?

The distance between Palm Island and Thursday Island is 1158 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Palm Island to Thursday Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

Palm Island to Thursday Island - one way to travel via ferry, and plane

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There is 1 way to get from Palm Island to Thursday Island by ferry or plane

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1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane TSV - HID
3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry
9h 31m
$293–1,972

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

$252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,157.8 km
Duration: 9h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Island to Thursday Island. 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 Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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