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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns City to Cooktown

Composite routes from Cairns City to Cooktown

Cheapest
4 h 16 min
Car
328 km.
from $18

Transport providers

Bus operators

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.61–$76.32

Airlines

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.26–$279.84

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable route to get from Cairns City to Cooktown?

The most affordable route from Cairns City to Cooktown is to drive, which costs $47.25 to $70.23 and takes 4 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the quickest way to travel from Cairns City to Cooktown?

The quickest way to travel from Cairns City to Cooktown is to fly which takes 2 hours and 23 minutes and costs $54.91 - $319.23.

Is there a direct bus service that runs between Cairns City and Cooktown?

Yes, there is a direct bus service departing from Cairns and arriving at Cooktown. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes.

How far is it from Cairns City to Cooktown?

The distance between Cairns City and Cooktown is 189 kilometers. The road distance is 328.4 kilometers.

How can I get from Cairns City to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns City to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 4 hours and 45 minutes and costs $49.80 - $76.62.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns City to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes to travel from Cairns City to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Cairns City to Cooktown bus from?

Cairns station.

How can I get from Cairns City to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Cairns City to Cooktown is to fly which takes 2 hours and 23 minutes and costs $54.91 - $319.23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $49.80 - $76.62 and takes 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Where does the Cairns City to Cooktown bus arrive?

Trans North Bus & Coach operate Cairns City to Cooktown bus services that arrive at Cooktown station.

Is it possible to drive from Cairns City to Cooktown?

The driving distance between Cairns City and Cooktown is 328 kilometers. It takes approximately 4 hours and 16 minutes to drive from Cairns City to Cooktown.

Where can I find hotels near Cooktown?

There are 22+ hotels available in Cooktown. Prices start at $80.50 per night.
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