How to travel from Mildura to Palm Cove, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Palm Cove is around 2,734km (1,699 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mildura to Palm Cove by plane, bus, 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 Mildura (MQL) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$730($490)
Operated by

Qantas

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 then Brisbane and then to Cairns.

  • Duration2 days 15h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$420($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Palm Cove.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,734km (1,699 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Palm Cove

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Palm Cove by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$420 ($285) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$730 ($490).

The distance between Mildura and Palm Cove is around 2,734km (1,699 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,970km (1,224 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Mildura and Palm Cove by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Palm Cove is to fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$730 ($490).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$420 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Palm Cove. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 2 days 15h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 15h.

NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, V/Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Mildura and Palm Cove. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mildura and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Mildura (MQL) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 5h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Mildura to Palm Cove. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mildura to Palm Cove typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Mildura (MQL) 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 Mildura and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,734km (1,699 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Palm Cove is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$730 ($490).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Palm Cove

Transport options from Mildura to Palm Cove
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 10m
A$730($490)
4 times a week2,850km (1,771 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 15h
A$520($350)
4 times a week4,112km (2,555 miles)
Bus via Swan Hill2 days 17h
A$555($370)
4 times a week4,245km (2,638 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2 days 5h
A$420($285)
5 times a week3,749km (2,330 miles)
Bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, train2 days 8h
A$470($315)
twice a week4,082km (2,537 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
A$515($345)
on demand2,734km (1,699 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