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How to get fromRockhampton to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ROK - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    6h 34m
    $311–1,690

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    13h 23m
    $81–3,781

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    14h 22m
    $97–1,459

  4. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    15h 15m
    $113–1,386

Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockhampton to Palm Island. However, you can fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rockhampton to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 13h 23m.

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