How to travel from Palm Cove to Port Augusta, Australia
The distance between Palm Cove and Port Augusta is around 2,471km (1,535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Port Augusta by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Augusta → Palm Cove if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costA$595($400)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury station then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Augusta.
- Duration3 days 1h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$555($375)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration2 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$765($515)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Port Augusta.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Distance2,890km (1,796 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palm Cove and Port Augusta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Port Augusta by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$270 ($180) and will take around 4 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$595 ($400).
The distance between Palm Cove and Port Augusta is around 2,471km (1,535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,923km (1,195 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Palm Cove and Port Augusta by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$595 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Port Augusta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$270 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Port Augusta. It typically takes around 3 days 1h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Port Augusta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury station and 85 Franklin St. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 1h.
Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express, V/Line, Stateliner and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Port Augusta. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palm Cove to Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Port Augusta is Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta. Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) (OLP) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Palm Cove and Port Augusta. The distance is around 2,890km (1,796 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 Palm Cove to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$595 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palm Cove and Port Augusta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 30m | A$595($400) | twice daily | 2,471km (1,535 miles) |
| Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus | 8h 20m | A$545($365) | twice daily | 2,493km (1,549 miles) |
Bus | 3 days 1h | A$555($375) | 4 times a week | 4,862km (3,021 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 2 days 22h | A$765($515) | once a week | 4,686km (2,912 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 4 days 3h | A$270($180) | once a week | 4,628km (2,876 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 4 days 8h | A$385($260) | once a week | 4,951km (3,077 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | A$545($365) | on demand | 2,890km (1,796 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palm Cove and Port Augusta
Bus companies
Stateliner
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
V/Line
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Port Augusta
The following major airports near Port Augusta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta
Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Port Augusta
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 281km (175 miles) from Port Augusta