How to travel from Seventeen Seventy to Palm Cove, Australia

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove is around 1,296km (805 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Seventeen Seventy 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.

👋 Also check out Palm CoveSeventeen Seventy if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Bundaberg, Fly

Take the bus to Bundaberg then fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$925($625)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Cairns Central Station.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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Bus

Take the bus to Cairns Central Station.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$375($255)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Palm Cove.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Distance1,324km (823 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove

There are several options for getting from Seventeen Seventy to Palm Cove by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$375 ($255) and will take around 20h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$925 ($625).

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove is around 1,296km (805 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,048km (651 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$925 ($625).

The cheapest way to travel between Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$375 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miriam Vale and Cairns Central Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 40m.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 20h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Agnes Water Fingerboard Road and Cairns Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 40m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seventeen Seventy to Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 50m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seventeen Seventy and Palm Cove. The distance is around 1,324km (823 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$1,000 ($675).

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Transport options from Seventeen Seventy to Palm Cove
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bundaberg, Fly + 1 similar
5h 55m
A$925($625)
once daily1,845km (1,147 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 50m
A$1,000($675)
once daily1,908km (1,186 miles)
Train
20h 40m
A$435($295)
5 times a week1,296km (805 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 40m
A$375($255)
once daily1,420km (883 miles)
Bus to Cairns20h 40m
A$375($255)
once daily1,433km (891 miles)
Drive
17h 35m
A$250($170)
on demand1,324km (823 miles)

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Airports near Palm Cove

The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove