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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palm Island to Atherton

Composite routes from Palm Island to Atherton

Cheapest
12 h 42 min
Car
299 km.
from $16
Other
10 h 35 min
Ferry, Train
200 km.
from $632.35
11 h 52 min
Ferry
198 km.
from $167.93
12 h 2 min
Ferry, bus via Cairns, Ferry, bus via Cairns
200 km.
from $129

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:
$44.21–$94.73

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Atherton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.95–$30.31

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

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Gordonvale
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.00–$858.53

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:
$67.82

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Atherton is to ferry and bus which costs $103.26 - $130.43 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Island to Atherton is to ferry and train which takes 10h 35m and costs $152.17 - $978.26 .

How far is it from Palm Island to Atherton?

The distance between Palm Island and Atherton is 444 km.

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

The best way to get from Palm Island to Atherton without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 35m and costs $152.17 - $978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Palm Island to Atherton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Atherton?

There are 53+ hotels available in Atherton. Prices start at $80.99 per night.
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