How to travel from St Helens to Palm Cove, Australia
The distance between St Helens and Palm Cove is around 3,029km (1,882 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from St Helens to Palm Cove by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palm Cove → St Helens if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costA$555($375)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Palm Cove.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$880($590)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Helens and Palm Cove
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Helens to Palm Cove by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$555 ($375) and will take around 7h 20m.
The distance between St Helens and Palm Cove is around 3,029km (1,882 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,744km (1,705 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from St Helens and Palm Cove by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from St Helens to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx A$555 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between St Helens and Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$555 ($375) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Helens and Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Helens and Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Helens to Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from St Helens to Palm Cove. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Helens to Palm Cove is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around A$555 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Helens and Palm Cove
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 7h 20m | A$555($375) | twice daily | 3,067km (1,905 miles) |
| Bus to Launceston Transit Centre, Cornwall Square, plane | 9h 30m | A$660($445) | twice daily | 3,029km (1,882 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 22h | A$880($590) | twice daily | 3,520km (2,187 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Helens and Palm Cove
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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