How to Travel from
Palm Cove to Airlie Beach
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Palm Cove, Australia → Airlie Beach, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach
Composite routes from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach
Cheapest
8 h 20 min
Car
646 km.
from $35
Fastest
1 h 18 min
Plane
Other
3 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $349.95
8 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $322.12
Route Navigator Palm Cove - Airlie Beach
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Williams Esplanade
Williams Esplanade, 1 km 707 м
1 km 707 м
Turn left onto Triton Street
Triton Street, 163 м
163 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Palm Cove Boulevard
Palm Cove Boulevard, 1 km 721 м
1 km 721 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Palm Cove Boulevard
Palm Cove Boulevard, 226 м
226 м
Continue onto Palm Cove Boulevard
Palm Cove Boulevard, 5 km 638 м
5 km 638 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 1 km 139 м
1 km 139 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 2 km 519 м
2 km 519 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 16 km 962 м
16 km 962 м
Turn slight right onto Pease Street
Pease Street, 310 м
310 м
Continue onto Pease Street
Pease Street, 2 km 81 м
2 km 81 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 1 km 517 м
1 km 517 м
Keep left
1 km 84 м
1 km 84 м
Turn left onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 156 м
156 м
Turn right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 21 м
21 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 503 м
1 km 503 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 80 km 526 м
80 km 526 м
Continue onto Palmerston Drive
Palmerston Drive, 3 km 981 м
3 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Avenue
River Avenue, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 91 km 378 м
91 km 378 м
Turn slight left onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 145 km 445 м
145 km 445 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take 14 toward City
Bruce Highway, City, 14, 5 km 366 м
5 km 366 м
Keep left onto Woolcock Road
Woolcock Road, 6 km 252 м
6 km 252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 2 km 591 м
2 km 591 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 1 km 213 м
1 km 213 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Street
Palmerston Street, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
Turn right onto Kings Road
Kings Road, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Balls Lane
Balls Lane, 1 km 768 м
1 km 768 м
Continue
14 м
14 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 107 м
2 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 926 м
1 km 926 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Racecourse Road
Racecourse Road, A1, 132 м
132 м
Turn left onto University Road
University Road, 80 km 692 м
80 km 692 м
Turn right onto Jones Street
Jones Street, 3 km 107 м
3 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 2 km 70 м
2 km 70 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 109 km 805 м
109 km 805 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 199 м
51 km 199 м
Turn left onto Gregory Cannon Valley Road
Gregory Cannon Valley Road, 8 km 191 м
8 km 191 м
Turn left onto Gregory Cannon Valley Road
Gregory Cannon Valley Road, 6 km 920 м
6 km 920 м
Turn left onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 6 km 127 м
6 km 127 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 1 km 736 м
1 km 736 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 320 м
320 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 3 km 590 м
3 km 590 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Airlie Main Street
Airlie Main Street, 100 м
100 м
Turn right
68 м
68 м
Turn left
74 м
74 м
Keep left
177 м
177 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$454.72
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$631.55
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.73–$821.01
Skytrans
Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$454.72
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Mill Street at Proserpine to Shute
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.64–$2.40
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.26–$40.42
Bus from Cairns to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.47–$164.20
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.31–$75.79
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.47–$29.05
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.47–$1,592.19
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach?
The cheapest way to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach is to bus which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 12h 6m.
What is the fastest way to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach?
The fastest way to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach is to fly and line 860 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $239.13 - $706.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Palm Cove and Airlie Beach?
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St and arriving at Airlie Beach via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
How far is it from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach?
The distance between Palm Cove and Airlie Beach is 565 km. The road distance is 646.7 km.
How do I travel from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach without a car?
The best way to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus which takes 12h 6m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach?
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Palm Cove to Airlie Beach bus from?
Palm Cove to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train or bus from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach?
The best way to get from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach is to bus which takes 12h 6m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20.65 - $1413.04 and takes 13h 4m.
Where does the Palm Cove to Airlie Beach bus arrive?
Palm Cove to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Airlie Beach station.
Can I drive from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach?
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Cove to Airlie Beach is 647 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Palm Cove to Airlie Beach.
Where can I stay near Airlie Beach?
There are 348+ hotels available in Airlie Beach. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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