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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Palm Bayby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Palm Bay by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BNE - PPP
    7h 8m
    $212–670

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    21h 36m
    $182–4,072

  3. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    23h 32m
    $251–378

  4. Train, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    8h 28m
    $354–1,038

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    23h 55m
    $271–500

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,030.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Palm Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Surfers Paradise to Palm Bay. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), walk to Proserpine Airport, then take the vehicle to Palm Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Palm Bay via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, and Shute Harbour in around 21h 36m.

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