How to travel from Shepparton to Palm Cove, Australia
The distance between Shepparton and Palm Cove is around 2,515km (1,563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shepparton to Palm Cove by train, plane, 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 → Shepparton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$470($315)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Euroa Station/Railway St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$480($320)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Benalla then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shepparton and Palm Cove
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shepparton to Palm Cove by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$385 ($260) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).
The distance between Shepparton and Palm Cove is around 2,515km (1,563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,183km (1,357 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Shepparton and Palm Cove by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shepparton to Palm Cove is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Shepparton and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$385 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shepparton and Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shepparton and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shepparton to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Euroa Station/Railway St, Euroa, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.
Public Transport Victoria, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and V/Line run regular bus services between Shepparton and Palm Cove. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shepparton to Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 40m.
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 Shepparton and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,655km (1,649 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 Shepparton to Palm Cove is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shepparton and Palm Cove
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 40m | A$470($315) | every 20 mins | 2,515km (1,563 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 50m | A$730($490) | 5 times a week | 2,870km (1,783 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 55m | A$810($545) | once daily | 2,773km (1,723 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 8h 25m | A$715($480) | every 20 mins | 2,991km (1,859 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 11h | A$480($320) | twice a week | 3,830km (2,380 miles) |
| Bus via Visitors Centre/Jondaryan Ave | 2 days 13h | A$515($345) | 4 times a week | 3,984km (2,476 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 1h | A$385($260) | 5 times a week | 3,474km (2,159 miles) |
| Bus to Benalla, train | 2 days 1h | A$385($260) | 5 times a week | 3,474km (2,159 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$500($335) | on demand | 2,655km (1,649 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shepparton and Palm Cove
Bus companies
SkyBus
Public Transport Victoria
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Airports near Palm Cove
The following major airports near Palm Cove offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Palm Cove
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 154km (96 miles) from Palm Cove
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Palm Cove