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

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There are 8 ways to get from Redfern to Palm Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)planeSYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
    11h 50m
    $386–1,917

  2. Fly to Cairns, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)planeSYD - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
    16h 20m
    $250–1,917

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
    42h 18m
    $344–603

  4. Fly to Mackay, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)planeSYD - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
    16h 14m
    $367–2,186

  5. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeSYD - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
    15h 29m
    $362–1,933

  6. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
    42h 22m
    $406–654

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
    42h 38m
    $364–833

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
    45h 47m
    $399–528

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Redfern to Palm Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), take the taxi to Proserpine, 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 train from Central Station to Palm Island Jetty via Roma Street Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Townsville, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 42h 18m.

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