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27 h 5 min
2564 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Cooktown to Alice Springs

Cheapest
27 h 5 min
Car
2564 km.
from $141
Other
4 d 44 min
Bus, Train
1500 km.
from $1067.10
4 d 1 h 5 min
Bus, Train
1500 km.
from $484.49
9 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
1500 km.
from $445.98
5 d 6 h 20 min
Bus, Train
1500 km.
from $2105.85
5 d 8 h 55 min
Bus, Train
1500 km.
from $2619.35

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$28.26
Train from Central Station to Broken
Ave. Duration:
13h 21m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$31.52
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$18.48

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

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:
$41.30–$59.78
Bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.22–$59.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$152.17

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Southern Cross to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$3,689.22

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,309.35–$3,222.53

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$290.82–$586.52

Airlines

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
Plane from Cairns to Alice
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$489.13–$1,413.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $304.35 - $456.52 and takes 27h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $271.74 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Cooktown to Alice Springs?

The distance between Cooktown and Alice Springs is 1529 km. The road distance is 2564.8 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Alice Springs without a car is to bus and train via Melbourne which takes 4 days 0h and costs $478.26 - $4782.61 .

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cooktown to Alice Springs, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cooktown and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Cooktown. It is currently 16:42 in Cooktown and 16:12 in Alice Springs.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Alice Springs is 2565 km. It takes approximately 27h 5m to drive from Cooktown to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 25+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $16.74 per night.
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