The distance between Port Fairy and Palm Cove is around 2,657km (1,651 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Fairy to Palm Cove by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns.
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There are several options for getting from Port Fairy to Palm Cove by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$500 ($335) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$890 ($600).
The distance between Port Fairy and Palm Cove is around 2,657km (1,651 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,429km (1,509 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Port Fairy and Palm Cove by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx A$890 ($600).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$500 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Fairy and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Fairy to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Warrnambool, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 16h.
V/Line, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Port Fairy and Palm Cove. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2 days 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 5m.
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 Port Fairy and Palm Cove. The distance is around 3,104km (1,928 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around A$890 ($600).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 7h 5m | A$890($600) | once daily | 2,729km (1,696 miles) |
Train and Plane | 8h 15m | A$500($335) | every 20 mins | 2,657km (1,651 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 16h | A$515($345) | 4 times a week | 4,227km (2,627 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | A$585($395) | on demand | 3,104km (1,928 miles) |
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Premier Motor Service
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NSW TrainLink
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Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.