Rome2Rio

How to get fromPerth to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

Find Transport to Palm Island

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Palm Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PER - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    12h 33m
    $445–1,906

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    5d 11h
    $1,113–13,200

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    6d 12h
    $2,883–24,055

Perth Airport (PER) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$446Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Perth to Palm Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,464.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Palm Island. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Palm Island Jetty via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 5d 11h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides