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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Canberra

Composite routes from Cooktown to Canberra

Cheapest
33 h 28 min
Car
2861 km.
from $157
Other
2 d 2 h 15 min
Bus, Train
2235 km.
from $351.88
2 d 9 h 2 min
2236 km.
from $506.96
12 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
2235 km.
from $302.28
8 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
2235 km.
from $316.63
12 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
2235 km.
from $436.20
2 d 11 h 45 min
Bus, Train
2235 km.
from $295.47

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 Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.37–$5.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$54.35
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$59.78

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

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$32.61–$45.65
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74
Bus from Moruya Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$39.13

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$467.39
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$402.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$478.26
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$282.61
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Moruya
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$923.91

Train operators

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Canberra is to bus and train via Wollongong which costs $239.13 - $358.70 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Canberra is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Canberra via Cairns Central Station, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Cooktown to Canberra?

The distance between Cooktown and Canberra is 2268 km. The road distance is 2858 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Canberra without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $141.30 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Canberra?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cooktown to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Canberra bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cooktown to Canberra?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Canberra is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $489.13 and takes 2 days 9h. There are no good options to train between Cooktown to Canberra.

Where does the Cooktown to Canberra bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cooktown and Canberra?

Canberra is 1h ahead of Cooktown. It is currently 16:42 in Cooktown and 17:42 in Canberra.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Canberra is 2858 km. It takes approximately 33h 4m to drive from Cooktown to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 683+ hotels available in Canberra. Prices start at $63.97 per night.
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