What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island is to bus and ferry which costs $200 - $220 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 12m and costs $200 - $220.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Palm Island?

The distance between Charters Towers and Palm Island is 199 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 12m and costs $200 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palm Island?

There are one+ hotels available in Palm Island.

Charters Towers to Palm Island - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island by bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsvillebus Townsville
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
5h 12m
$201–220
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
6h 52m
$194–695
Bus, ferry via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Servicesbus Charters Towers
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
5h 35m
$207–222

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charters Towers to Palm Island.

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Distance: 199.2 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Charters Towers, QLD, Australia and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Charters Towers to Palm Island. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charters Towers station to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville station, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 6h 52m.

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