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How to get fromTully to Palm Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Tully to Palm Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tully to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    6h 37m
    $35–1,276

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    6h 58m
    $33–1,962

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  • Distance: 273.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Tully to Palm Island. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tully to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 6h 58m.

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