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How to get fromQueensland to Palm Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Queensland to Palm Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    22h 27m
    $142–6,105

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    27h 12m
    $184–1,455

  3. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    27h 32m
    $219–1,690

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Queensland to Palm Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,381.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Queensland to Palm Island. However, you can take the train to Townsville, walk to Flinders St at Townsville station, take the line 201 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 27h 12m.

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