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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Palm Cove

Composite routes from Mackay to Palm Cove

Cheapest
9 h 6 min
Car
755 km.
from $41
Fastest
1 h 25 min
Plane
Other
6 h 33 min
Train, Plane
611 km.
from $306.96
6 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
611 km.
from $230.90

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Skytrans
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$151.57–$454.72
Qantas
Website
3h 55m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$239.99–$631.55
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 43m
Every day
$214.73–$821.01
Skytrans
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$151.57–$454.72
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h 10m
Once daily
$82.10–$202.10
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
12h 10m
Once daily
$63.15–$88.42
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
11h 27m
4 times a week
$26.53–$1,919.72
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Palm Cove is to bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Palm Cove is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $173.91 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Palm Cove. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Williams Esplanade at French Street via Cairns City bus station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Mackay to Palm Cove?

The distance between Mackay and Palm Cove is 642 km. The road distance is 764.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Palm Cove without a car is to train which takes 12h 47m and costs $23.91 - $1739.13 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Mackay to Palm Cove, including transfers.

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

Mackay to Palm Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Palm Cove?

The best way to get from Mackay to Palm Cove is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23.91 - $1739.13 and takes 12h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $173.91 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Mackay to Palm Cove bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Palm Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Palm Cove is 764 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Mackay 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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