How to travel from Fremantle to Palm Cove, Australia
The distance between Fremantle and Palm Cove is around 3,490km (2,169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Fremantle to Palm Cove by plane, train, bus 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 → Fremantle if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costA$750($505)
+ 2 othersTrain
Take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
- Duration4 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,140($765)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Cairns.
- Duration5 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,245($840)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fremantle and Palm Cove
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fremantle to Palm Cove by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$750 ($505) and will take around 5h 35m.
The distance between Fremantle and Palm Cove is around 3,490km (2,169 miles).
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Fremantle and Palm Cove by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fremantle to Palm Cove is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$750 ($505).
The cheapest way to travel between Fremantle and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$750 ($505) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fremantle and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 4 days 19h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fremantle to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Platform 8, Sydney Central Station, Brisbane and Cairns Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 19h.
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Fremantle and Palm Cove. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 19h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fremantle and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Fremantle and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Cairns (CNS). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Fremantle and Palm Cove with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 15m.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly between Fremantle and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS). These flights usually take around 4h 15m.
The flight from Fremantle to Palm Cove typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Perth (PER) 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 Fremantle and Palm Cove. The distance is around 5,296km (3,291 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fremantle to Palm Cove is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$750 ($505).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fremantle and Palm Cove
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 35m | A$750($505) | every 20 mins | 3,490km (2,169 miles) |
Train | 4 days 19h | A$1,140($765) | once a week | 6,637km (4,124 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5 days 1h | A$1,245($840) | once a week | 6,937km (4,311 miles) |
| Train to Sydney Central Station, bus | 5 days 4h | A$1,140($765) | once a week | 7,021km (4,363 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 10h | A$1,000($675) | on demand | 5,296km (3,291 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fremantle and Palm Cove
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Palm Cove
The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove