How to travel from Palm Cove to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Palm Cove and Point Lookout is around 1,504km (934 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Palm Cove if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$270($180)
Multiple operators
Bus to Brisbane, Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$240($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$465($310)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palm Cove and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$350 ($235).
The distance between Palm Cove and Point Lookout is around 1,504km (934 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,437km (893 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Palm Cove and Point Lookout by plane, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Point Lookout is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palm Cove and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palm Cove to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Palm Cove to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$350 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palm Cove and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 55m | A$350($235) | every 20 mins | 1,504km (934 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), train and ferry | 6h 5m | A$440($295) | every 20 mins | 1,685km (1,047 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 3h | A$270($180) | 5 times a week | 1,755km (1,091 miles) |
Bus to Brisbane, Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | A$240($160) | once daily | 2,072km (1,287 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 8h | A$390($260) | once daily | 2,079km (1,292 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 20m | A$465($310) | every 2 hours | 1,913km (1,189 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palm Cove and Point Lookout
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout