What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove is to bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre which costs $210 - $300 and takes 29h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove is to fly and line 110 bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue and arriving at Williams Esplanade at French Street via Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine Coast and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove?

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Palm Cove is 1363 km. The road distance is 1614.7 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove without a car is to train which takes 26h 14m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove bus from?

Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove train from?

Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train or bus from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove is to train which takes 26h 14m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre, which costs $210 - $300 and takes 29h 5m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove train arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove is 1615 km. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove.

Where can I stay near Palm Cove?

There are 1014+ hotels available in Palm Cove.

Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport, line 110 bus
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns Hospital to Williams Esplanade at French Streetbus
5h 48m
$242–702
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
10h 41m
$135–655
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
26h 14m
$162–6,002
Bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
29h 5m
$214–297
Drive 1,614.7 km
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast to Palm Covecar 1,614.7 km
19h 20m
$289–417
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
8h 14m
$140–677
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
12h 25m
$500–995
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Cairnsbus Cairns
29h 21m
$269–608

Sunshine Coast to Palm Cove by bus and train

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26h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,363.4 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia and Palm Cove, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $210–300 and the journey takes 28h.

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