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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Palm Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    8h 22m
    $179–1,653

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    41h 21m
    $319–1,760

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    42h 18m
    $250–1,709

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    42h 41m
    $280–1,939

  5. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    45h 14m
    $361–1,799

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,772.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Palm Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, 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 bus from Central Station to Palm Island Jetty via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 41h 21m.

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