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291 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palm Island to Cairns

Composite routes from Palm Island to Cairns

Cheapest
11 h 5 min
Car
291 km.
from $16
Other
9 h 2 min
Ferry, Bus
218 km.
from $138.61
10 h 11 min
Ferry, Train
218 km.
from $507.89
9 h 2 min
Ferry, bus via Cairns, Ferry, bus via Cairns
218 km.
from $110.52

Transport providers

Bus operators

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:
$44.23–$94.78

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:
$35.39–$48.02

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:
$12.64–$917.46

Other operators

Sealink (QLD)

Phone:
+61 7 4726 0800
Email:
Website:
sealinkqld.com.au
Other from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$67.85

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Cairns is to ferry and bus which costs $86.96 - $103.26 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Island to Cairns is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $86.96 - $103.26 .

How far is it from Palm Island to Cairns?

The distance between Palm Island and Cairns is 440 km.

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

The best way to get from Palm Island to Cairns without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $86.96 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Palm Island to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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