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How to get fromPalm Island to Yarrabahby ferry, bus, taxi, train, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi via Gordonvale

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Gordonvalebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Yarrabahtaxi taxi
    9h 36m
    $190–1,405

  2. Ferry, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Gordonvaletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Yarrabahtaxi taxi
    10h 39m
    $181–2,476

  3. Ferry, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    3. Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Yarrabahtaxi taxi
    6h 30m
    $401–1,736

  4. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cairns Central Station to Yarrabahtaxi taxi
    10h 11m
    $240–1,410

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 460.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Island to Yarrabah. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Gordonvale, then take the taxi to Yarrabah. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Breakwater Terminal, take the line 201 bus to Flinders St at Townsville station, walk to Townsville, take the train to Gordonvale, then take the taxi to Yarrabah.

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