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11 h 3 min
291 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Palm Island

Composite routes from Cairns to Palm Island

Cheapest
11 h 3 min
Car
291 km.
from $16
Other
8 h 52 min
Bus, Ferry
218 km.
from $164.91
9 h 48 min
Train, Ferry
218 km.
from $495.13
9 h 17 min
Bus, ferry via Cairns Central Station, Bus, ferry via Cairns Central Station
218 km.
from $93.87

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
5h 30m
3 times a day
$38.04–$81.52
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
5h 55m
Once daily
$30.43–$41.30
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
6h 1m
4 times a week
$10.87–$789.10
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Other operators
Found: 1
Sealink (QLD)
Website
Sealink (QLD)
Website
2h 15m
6 times a week
$58.36
+61 7 4726 0800
+61 7 4726 0800
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Palm Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Palm Island is to bus and ferry via Cairns Central Station which costs $86.96 - $103.26 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Palm Island?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Palm Island is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 52m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

How far is it from Cairns to Palm Island?

The distance between Cairns and Palm Island is 440 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Palm Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Palm Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 52m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Palm Island?

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Cairns to Palm Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palm Island?

There are one+ hotels available in Palm Island. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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