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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Townsville

Composite routes from Cooktown to Townsville

Cheapest
8 h 3 min
Car
651 km.
from $35
Other
11 h 30 min
Bus, Train
451 km.
from $105.14
11 h 9 min
452 km.
from $100.80
8 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
451 km.
from $180.76
9 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
451 km.
from $185.11
11 h 25 min
452 km.
from $120.46

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$271.74

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$815.22

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$206.52

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$76.09

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 Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$40.22

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$757.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Townsville is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Townsville is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Townsville via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct flight between Cooktown and Townsville?

There are no direct flights between Cooktown and Townsville. The fastest has 1 change and takes 8h 55m and costs $130.43 - $423.91 .

How far is it from Cooktown to Townsville?

The distance between Cooktown and Townsville is 474 km. The road distance is 651.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Townsville without a car is to bus via Cairns which takes 11h 9m and costs $76.09 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Cooktown to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Townsville bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Townsville?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Townsville is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns, which costs $76.09 - $141.30 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Cooktown to Townsville bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Townsville is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Cooktown to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 517+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $55.36 per night.
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