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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Brisbane

Composite routes from Cooktown to Brisbane

Cheapest
24 h 50 min
Car
2015 km.
from $110
Other
30 h 50 min
Bus, Train
1555 km.
from $292.07
34 h 35 min
1556 km.
from $275.09
10 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1555 km.
from $214.46
6 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1555 km.
from $267.03
11 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
1555 km.
from $255.18
35 h 39 min
1556 km.
from $302.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.98
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.22

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$413.04

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 Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$380.43
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$369.57

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$543.48
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$869.57
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$923.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$358.70
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

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:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Brisbane is to bus which costs $163.04 - $228.26 and takes 34h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Brisbane is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Brisbane Roma Street via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Brisbane?

The distance between Cooktown and Brisbane is 1588 km. The road distance is 2171.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Brisbane without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 50m and costs $92.39 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Cooktown to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Brisbane bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Brisbane is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $228.26 and takes 34h 35m.

Where does the Cooktown to Brisbane bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Brisbane is 2172 km. It takes approximately 25h 28m to drive from Cooktown to Brisbane.

Which airlines fly from Cooktown Airport Airport to Brisbane Airport Airport?

Virgin Australia, Hinterland Aviation and Qantas offer flights from Cooktown Airport Airport to Brisbane Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 1507+ hotels available in Brisbane. Prices start at $57.80 per night.
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