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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Airlie Beach

Composite routes from Cooktown to Airlie Beach

Cheapest
11 h 50 min
Car
928 km.
from $51
Other
16 h 38 min
Bus, Train
646 km.
from $157.93
15 h 40 min
646 km.
from $153.35
10 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
646 km.
from $323.80
7 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
646 km.
from $343.23
10 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
646 km.
from $348.66
16 h 9 min
646 km.
from $139.89

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$34.78
Bus from Cairns to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22
Bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78

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:
$46.74–$65.22
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00

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:
$18.48–$1,370.15

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Airlie Beach is to bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 15h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Airlie Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $206.52 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Airlie Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Airlie Beach via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Airlie Beach?

The distance between Cooktown and Airlie Beach is 718 km. The road distance is 928.6 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Airlie Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus which takes 15h 40m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Airlie Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cooktown to Airlie Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Airlie Beach bus from?

Cooktown to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Airlie Beach?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $206.52 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Cooktown to Airlie Beach bus arrive?

Cooktown to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Airlie Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Airlie Beach is 929 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Cooktown 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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