The distance between Pokolbin and Palm Cove is around 2,139km (1,329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Pokolbin to Palm Cove 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 Palm Cove → Pokolbin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the train to Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Cairns.
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There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Palm Cove by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$375 ($250) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$450 ($305).
The distance between Pokolbin and Palm Cove is around 2,139km (1,329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,870km (1,162 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Pokolbin and Palm Cove by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Palm Cove is to fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$450 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$375 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pokolbin and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pokolbin to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Branxton Station, Maitland Station, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Cairns City bus station platform 2. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Pokolbin and Palm Cove. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 13h, 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 Pokolbin and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pokolbin to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lions Park Wyndham St, Maitland Station Railway St, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.
NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Pokolbin and Palm Cove. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Pokolbin and Palm Cove. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Pokolbin to Palm Cove. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Pokolbin to Palm Cove typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pokolbin and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,275km (1,413 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 Pokolbin to Palm Cove is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$450 ($305).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 6h 15m | A$450($305) | once daily | 2,139km (1,329 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 50m | A$380($255) | once daily | 2,252km (1,399 miles) |
Train | 1 day 13h | A$375($250) | 5 times a week | 2,525km (1,569 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 19h | A$410($275) | once a week | 2,893km (1,797 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$430($290) | on demand | 2,275km (1,413 miles) |
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The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.