What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Palm Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Palm Cove is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Palm Cove?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Palm Cove is to fly and line 110 bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $190 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Palm Cove. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Williams Esplanade at French Street via Cairns City bus station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Palm Cove station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Townsville to Palm Cove?

The distance between Townsville and Palm Cove is 320 km. The road distance is 369.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Palm Cove without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $50 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Palm Cove?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Townsville to Palm Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Palm Cove bus from?

Townsville to Palm Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Palm Cove train from?

Townsville to Palm Cove train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to Palm Cove?

The best way to get from Townsville to Palm Cove is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $1,300 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Townsville to Palm Cove bus arrive?

Townsville to Palm Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Townsville to Palm Cove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Palm Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Palm Cove is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Townsville to Palm Cove.

Where can I stay near Palm Cove?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Palm Cove.

Townsville to Palm Cove - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 110 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Palm Cove by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly, line 110 bus
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns Hospital to Williams Esplanade at French Streetbus
3h 13m
$193–360
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
7h 30m
$47–1,268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
6h 37m
$51–83
Drive 369.3 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Palm Covecar 369.3 km
4h 32m
$66–95
Bus via Townsville (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Cairns
6h 41m
$67–130

Townsville to Palm Cove by train and bus

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 319.7 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,267 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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