How to travel from Daylesford to Palm Cove, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time4h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$740($495)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$495($330)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Palm Cove.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance2,810km (1,746 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Palm Cove

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Palm Cove

Transport options from Daylesford to Palm Cove
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
7hrs
A$740($495)
once daily2,777km (1,726 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
A$475($320)
5 times a week2,451km (1,523 miles)
Train and Plane7h 30m
A$700($470)
5 times a week2,911km (1,809 miles)
Bus
2 days 14h
A$495($330)
4 times a week4,072km (2,530 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
A$530($355)
on demand2,810km (1,746 miles)

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Airports near Palm Cove

The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove