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19 h 44 min
798 km.
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Cooktown, Australia → Cape York, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Cape York

Composite routes from Cooktown to Cape York

Cheapest
19 h 44 min
Car
798 km.
from $43
Other
10 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
608 km.
from $460.11
8 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
608 km.
from $381.27
13 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
608 km.
from $491.63

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Northern
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$467.39
Plane from Cairns to Northern
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Cairns to Horn
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Horn
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
Plane from Cairns to Horn
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$532.61

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Northern
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$467.39
Plane from Cairns to Northern
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Cairns to Horn
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52

Bus operators

Trans North Bus & Coach

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

Other operators

Rebel Marine

Phone:
07 4069 1586
Website:
rebeltours.com.au/
Other from Horn Island to Thursday
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.60–$21.80

Peddells

Phone:
07 40691551
Email:
info@peddellsferry.com.au
Website:
peddellsferry.com.au/
Other from Thursday Island to Seisia
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.80–$43.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Cape York?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Cape York is to drive which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 20h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Cape York?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Cape York is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $239.13 - $445.65 .

How far is it from Cooktown to Cape York?

The distance between Cooktown and Cape York is 628 km. The road distance is 794.9 km.

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Cape York?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Cooktown to Cape York, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cooktown to Cape York?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Cape York is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $239.13 - $445.65 . There are no good options to train or bus between Cooktown to Cape York.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Cape York?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Cape York is 795 km. It takes approximately 20h 24m to drive from Cooktown to Cape York.
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