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1481 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Gladstone

Composite routes from Cooktown to Gladstone

Cheapest
18 h 23 min
Car
1481 km.
from $81
Other
23 h 6 min
Bus, Train
1122 km.
from $235.58
24 h 19 min
1122 km.
from $299.26
13 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
1122 km.
from $323.45
11 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1122 km.
from $362.58
15 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
1122 km.
from $276.72
24 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1122 km.
from $341.63
24 h 53 min
1122 km.
from $147.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
9h 36m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17
Plane from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$500.00

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$434.78
Plane from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
13h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$510.87
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Biloela
Ave. Duration:
19h 1m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Biloela
Ave. Duration:
19h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$25.00
Bus from Biloela to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35

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 Mount
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
17h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.87–$2,539.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Gladstone is to bus via Mount Larcom which costs $108.70 - $260.87 and takes 24h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Gladstone is to fly which takes 9h 30m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Gladstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Gladstone via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 19m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Gladstone?

The distance between Cooktown and Gladstone is 1154 km. The road distance is 1483.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Gladstone without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 7m and costs $76.09 - $2717.39 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Cooktown to Gladstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Gladstone bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cooktown to Gladstone?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Gladstone is to fly which takes 9h 30m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $315.22 and takes 24h 19m. There are no good options to train between Cooktown to Gladstone.

Where does the Cooktown to Gladstone bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Gladstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Gladstone is 1483 km. It takes approximately 19h 30m to drive from Cooktown to Gladstone.

Where can I stay near Gladstone?

There are 46+ hotels available in Gladstone. Prices start at $31.03 per night.
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