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How to Travel from

Melbourne to Palm Island

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.29–$606.61
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.42–$366.49
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.65–$821.45
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.75–$695.07

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.29–$606.61
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.42–$631.88
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.65–$821.45
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.39–$606.61

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$821.45
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$429.68
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.57–$1,011.01
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.84–$556.06

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.97–$59.40

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.46–$214.84
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$139.01–$366.49

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.83–$107.42
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.42–$151.65

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.48–$675.57
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.64–$917.46
Train from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.90–$1,003.28

Other operators

Sealink (QLD)

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Palm Island is to fly and train and ferry which costs $163.04 - $1195.65 and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Palm Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 12h 20m and costs $206.52 - $1195.65 .

How far is it from Melbourne to Palm Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Palm Island is 2299 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Palm Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2 days 11h and costs $250 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 20m to get from Melbourne to Palm Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Palm Island?

Palm Island is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 02:52 in Melbourne and 01:52 in Palm Island.

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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