The distance between Palm Cove and Swansea is around 2,093km (1,300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Swansea 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 Swansea → Palm Cove if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle (NTL).
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Fassifern Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Swansea by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).
The distance between Palm Cove and Swansea is around 2,093km (1,300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,913km (1,189 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Palm Cove and Swansea by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Swansea is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Palm Cove and Swansea. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Palm Cove to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cairns Central Terminus, Brisbane Roma Street and Fassifern Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Palm Cove and Swansea. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 14h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Swansea. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus, Brisbane, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand B. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Swansea. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Palm Cove and Swansea. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Palm Cove to Swansea. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Palm Cove to Swansea typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).
The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Swansea. The distance is around 2,330km (1,448 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Swansea is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 5h 40m | A$470($315) | every 20 mins | 2,093km (1,300 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 10m | A$360($240) | every 20 mins | 2,188km (1,359 miles) |
Train | 1 day 14h | A$380($255) | 5 times a week | 2,558km (1,589 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | A$305($205) | once a week | 2,817km (1,751 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 1 day 20h | A$460($310) | once daily | 2,897km (1,800 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$440($295) | on demand | 2,330km (1,448 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.