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

The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Palm Island is to bus and ferry via Townsville which costs $35 - $1,300 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Palm Island is to train and ferry which takes 6h 51m and costs $35 - $2,200.

How far is it from Proserpine to Palm Island?

The distance between Proserpine and Palm Island is 318 km.

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

The best way to get from Proserpine to Palm Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 51m and costs $35 - $2,200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Proserpine to Palm Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palm Island?

There are one+ hotels available in Palm Island.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Proserpine to Palm Island by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
6h 51m
$38–2,134
Bus, ferry via Townsville
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Proserpine to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
8h 5m
$37–1,261
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Proserpine to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
8h 27m
$46–1,309

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Proserpine to Palm Island.

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Distance: 318.2 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Proserpine to Palm Island. However, you can take the train to Townsville, walk to Flinders St at Townsville station, take the line 201 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Proserpine to Palm Island Jetty via Townsville, Sturt Street, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 8h 5m.

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