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How to get fromShute Harbour (Station) to Palm Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Shute Harbour (Station) to Palm Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    8h 45m
    $50–2,168

  2. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    8h 55m
    $36–1,266

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    10h 38m
    $260–1,862

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    9h 9m
    $40–1,300

Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shute Harbour (Station) to Palm Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 357.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Shute Harbour (Station), QLD, Australia and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Shute Harbour (Station) to Palm Island. However, you can walk to Shute Harbour Jetty, take the bus to Proserpine station, walk to Proserpine, 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 Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Palm Island Jetty via Airlie Beach Central, Airlie Beach, Townsville, Sturt Street, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 8h 55m.

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