How to Travel from
Cardwell to Cooktown
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Cardwell, Australia → Cooktown, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardwell to Cooktown
Composite routes from Cardwell to Cooktown
Cheapest
6 h 9 min
Car
488 km.
from $26
Other
8 h 49 min
320 km.
from $85.74
9 h 16 min
Train, Bus
320 km.
from $288.65
6 h 56 min
Train, Plane
320 km.
from $330.13
8 h 50 min
320 km.
from $110.65
Route Navigator Cardwell - Cooktown
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 94 km 458 м
94 km 458 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 52 km 269 м
52 km 269 м
Turn right onto Toogood Road
Toogood Road, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 155 м
155 м
Turn right onto Ishmael Road
Ishmael Road, 1 km 41 м
1 km 41 м
Continue onto Ishmael Road
Ishmael Road, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 458 м
458 м
Keep left
72 м
72 м
Turn left onto McCoombe Street
McCoombe Street, 317 м
317 м
Turn left onto Kingsford Street
Kingsford Street, 264 м
264 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Swallow Street
Swallow Street, 1 km 240 м
1 km 240 м
Keep left
456 м
456 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 312 м
312 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 1 km 745 м
1 km 745 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 293 м
293 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 10 km 300 м
10 km 300 м
Continue onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 4 km 84 м
4 km 84 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 2 km 512 м
2 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 1 km 135 м
1 km 135 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 42 km 74 м
42 km 74 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 14 km 279 м
14 km 279 м
Continue onto Front Street
Front Street, 52 м
52 м
Keep left onto Foxton Avenue
Foxton Avenue, 26 km 519 м
26 km 519 м
Turn right onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 4 km 558 м
4 km 558 м
Continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 149 м
149 м
Turn left onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 24 м
24 м
Attention, take ferry (Daintree River Ferry)
Daintree River Ferry, 276 м
276 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 7 km 497 м
7 km 497 м
Turn slight left onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 60 km 644 м
60 km 644 м
Turn right onto Bloomfield Track
Bloomfield Track, 34 km 580 м
34 km 580 м
Turn left onto Helenvale Bloomfield Road
Helenvale Bloomfield Road, 12 km 228 м
12 km 228 м
Turn right onto Mulligan Highway
Mulligan Highway, 26 km 572 м
26 km 572 м
Turn right onto Hope Street
Hope Street, 28 м
28 м
Turn slight left onto Hope Street
Hope Street, 1 km 60 м
1 km 60 м
Turn right onto Walker Street
Walker Street, 1 km 550 м
1 km 550 м
Turn right onto Garden Street
Garden Street, 130 м
130 м
Turn right onto Kerr Street
Kerr Street, 202 м
202 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$44.57
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:
$42.39–$65.22
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cardwell to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$279.58
Train from Cardwell to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$415.60
Airlines
Hinterland Aviation
Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$239.13
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Cooktown?
The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Cooktown is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 6h 9m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardwell to Cooktown?
The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Cooktown is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Cooktown?
No, there is no direct bus from Cardwell to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Cardwell and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
How far is it from Cardwell to Cooktown?
The distance between Cardwell and Cooktown is 542 km. The road distance is 488.9 km.
How do I travel from Cardwell to Cooktown without a car?
The best way to get from Cardwell to Cooktown without a car is to bus via Cairns which takes 8h 49m and costs $65.22 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Cardwell to Cooktown?
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Cardwell to Cooktown, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cardwell to Cooktown bus from?
Cardwell to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cardwell station.
Where does the Cardwell to Cooktown bus arrive?
Cardwell to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Can I drive from Cardwell to Cooktown?
Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Cooktown is 489 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Cardwell to Cooktown.
Where can I stay near Cooktown?
There are 22+ hotels available in Cooktown. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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