The distance between Palm Cove and Swan Hill is around 2,662km (1,654 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus 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 from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury station and then to Swan Hill.
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There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$420 ($285) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).
The distance between Palm Cove and Swan Hill is around 2,662km (1,654 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,078km (1,291 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Palm Cove and Swan Hill by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$420 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 8hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus, Brisbane, Sydney and Albury station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.
Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express, V/Line and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Swan Hill. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palm Cove to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 8hrs.
The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Palm Cove and Swan Hill. The distance is around 2,662km (1,654 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 8hrs | A$470($315) | twice daily | 2,882km (1,791 miles) |
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train | 8h 25m | A$495($330) | twice daily | 2,666km (1,657 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 8h 30m | A$505($340) | 4 times a week | 3,030km (1,882 miles) |
Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus | 12h 20m | A$545($365) | once daily | 2,686km (1,669 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 13h | A$420($285) | 4 times a week | 4,016km (2,496 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 2 days 14h | A$525($355) | 4 times a week | 4,022km (2,499 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$500($340) | on demand | 2,662km (1,654 miles) |
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Firefly Express
V/Line
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NSW TrainLink XPT
The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.