The distance between Daylesford and Palm Cove is around 2,451km (1,523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Daylesford to Palm Cove by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palm Cove → Daylesford if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns.
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There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Palm Cove by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$475 ($320) and will take around 5h 50m.
The distance between Daylesford and Palm Cove is around 2,451km (1,523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,295km (1,426 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Daylesford and Palm Cove by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$475 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$475 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Woodend, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.
V/Line, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Daylesford and Palm Cove. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Daylesford and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Daylesford to Palm Cove. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Daylesford to Palm Cove typically takes around 4h 55m. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
The closest major airport to Palm Cove is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove. Cooktown Airport (CTN) (CTN) and Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Daylesford and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,810km (1,746 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$475 ($320).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 7hrs | A$740($495) | once daily | 2,777km (1,726 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | A$475($320) | 5 times a week | 2,451km (1,523 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 30m | A$700($470) | 5 times a week | 2,911km (1,809 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 14h | A$495($330) | 4 times a week | 4,072km (2,530 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | A$530($355) | on demand | 2,810km (1,746 miles) |
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Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Virgin Australia
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NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.