How to travel from Shoal Bay to Palm Cove, Australia
The distance between Shoal Bay and Palm Cove is around 2,079km (1,292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Shoal Bay 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 Cove → Shoal Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costA$435($290)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Brisbane and then to Cairns.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$405($275)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Arts then take the train to Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$305($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Palm Cove
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Palm Cove by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($290).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Palm Cove is around 2,079km (1,292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,893km (1,176 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Shoal Bay and Palm Cove by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$435 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Palm Cove, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Palm Cove. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Palm Cove. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station, Brisbane and Cairns. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.
Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Palm Cove. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Shoal Bay and Palm Cove. The distance is around 2,357km (1,465 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$435 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Palm Cove
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5hrs | A$435($290) | every 20 mins | 2,079km (1,292 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 50m | A$355($240) | every 20 mins | 2,240km (1,392 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 19h | A$405($275) | once a week | 2,877km (1,788 miles) |
| Bus via Newcastle Interchange, Stand B | 1 day 23h | A$315($215) | once daily | 2,963km (1,841 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 14h | A$305($205) | 5 times a week | 2,573km (1,599 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | A$445($300) | on demand | 2,357km (1,465 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shoal Bay and Palm Cove
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
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