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Four ways to Travel from Townsville to Palm Cove

Composite routes from Townsville to Palm Cove

Cheapest
4 h 35 min
Car
371 km.
from $20
Other
4 h 35 min
Rideshare
371 km.
from $14.11
3 h 29 min
Plane, Bus
304 km.
from $262.61

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Hospital to Williams
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.64–$2.40

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.21–$94.73

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.37–$48.00

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.94–$353.67

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.36–$1,010.48

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.63–$916.97

Questions and Answers

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 via Cairns Central Shopping Centre which costs $31.52 - $43.48 and takes 7h.

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 29m and costs $103.26 - $326.09 .

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 56m.

How far is it from Townsville to Palm Cove?

The distance between Townsville and Palm Cove is 325 km. The road distance is 369.6 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 56m and costs $40.22 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m 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 Greyhound Australia, 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 56m and costs $40.22 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11.96 - $815.22 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Townsville to Palm Cove bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Palm Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Palm Cove is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Townsville to Palm Cove.

Where can I stay near Palm Cove?

There are 831+ hotels available in Palm Cove. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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