How to Travel from
Cooktown to Melbourne
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Melbourne
Composite routes from Cooktown to Melbourne
Cheapest
37 h 15 min
Car
3155 km.
from $173
Other
11 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
2483 km.
from $237.62
2 d 9 h 50 min
Bus, Train
2483 km.
from $380.11
2 d 17 h 35 min
2484 km.
from $515.83
9 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
2483 km.
from $442.50
3 d 10 h 25 min
Bus, Train
2483 km.
from $2684.08
3 d 15 h 14 min
Bus, Train
2483 km.
from $2694.95
Route Navigator Cooktown - Melbourne
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Kerr Street
Kerr Street, 202 м
202 м
Turn left onto Garden Street
Garden Street, 130 м
130 м
Turn left onto Walker Street
Walker Street, 1 km 550 м
1 km 550 м
Turn left onto Hope Street
Hope Street, 1 km 60 м
1 km 60 м
Keep left onto Hope Street
Hope Street, 70 м
70 м
Continue onto Mulligan Highway
Mulligan Highway, 262 km 276 м
262 km 276 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Byrnes Street
Byrnes Street, 2 km 159 м
2 km 159 м
Continue onto Byrnes Street
Byrnes Street, 1 km 574 м
1 km 574 м
Continue onto Mulligan Highway
Mulligan Highway, 63 м
63 м
Continue onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 31 km 695 м
31 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cook Street
Cook Street, 199 м
199 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cook Street
Cook Street, 1 km 552 м
1 km 552 м
Turn sharp right onto Louise Street
Louise Street, 285 м
285 м
Turn left onto Jack Street
Jack Street, 215 м
215 м
Turn right onto Mazlin Street
Mazlin Street, 202 м
202 м
Turn left onto Robert Street
Robert Street, 162 km 225 м
162 km 225 м
Keep left onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 95 km 864 м
95 km 864 м
Keep right onto The Lynd Junction
The Lynd Junction, 455 м
455 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 237 km 314 м
237 km 314 м
Turn left onto Glentor Road
Glentor Road, 31 km 263 м
31 km 263 м
Turn left onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 47 km 975 м
47 km 975 м
Turn right onto Aramac Torrens Creek Road
Aramac Torrens Creek Road, 247 km 167 м
247 km 167 м
Turn left onto Muttaburra Aramac Road
Muttaburra Aramac Road, 22 km 919 м
22 km 919 м
Turn right onto Lodge Street
Lodge Street, 67 km 898 м
67 km 898 м
Turn right onto Oak Street
Oak Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn left onto Box Street
Box Street, 208 km 378 м
208 km 378 м
Continue onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 122 km 70 м
122 km 70 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 276 km 627 м
276 km 627 м
Turn left onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 249 km 57 м
249 km 57 м
Turn left onto Culgoa Street
Culgoa Street, 5 km 247 м
5 km 247 м
Turn right onto Tudor Street
Tudor Street, 1 km 596 м
1 km 596 м
Turn right onto Darling Street
Darling Street, 160 km 917 м
160 km 917 м
Turn left onto Louth Road
Louth Road, 1 km 620 м
1 km 620 м
Continue onto Louth Road
Louth Road, 34 м
34 м
Turn left onto Nyngan Road
Nyngan Road, 471 м
471 м
Turn right onto Kidman Way
Kidman Way, 254 km 878 м
254 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto High Street
High Street, 11 km 166 м
11 km 166 м
Turn left onto McKinley Road
McKinley Road, 61 km 177 м
61 km 177 м
Turn left onto Gunbar Booligal Road
Gunbar Booligal Road, 69 м
69 м
Turn right onto Mid Western Highway
Mid Western Highway, 76 km 209 м
76 km 209 м
Turn left onto Lachlan Street
Lachlan Street, 2 km 231 м
2 km 231 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 118 km 339 м
118 km 339 м
Turn right onto Smart Street
Smart Street, 2 km 749 м
2 km 749 м
Turn right onto Davidson Street
Davidson Street, 298 м
298 м
Turn left onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 70 м
70 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 144 м
144 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 191 м
191 м
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Harrison Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn right onto Wellington Street
Wellington Street, 192 м
192 м
Turn left onto Mann Street
Mann Street, 234 м
234 м
Turn right onto Junction Street
Junction Street, 341 м
341 м
Turn left onto Henry Street
Henry Street, 228 м
228 м
Turn right onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 1 km 823 м
1 km 823 м
Turn right onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 62 м
62 м
Turn left onto Ochtertyre Street
Ochtertyre Street, 35 km 413 м
35 km 413 м
Turn right onto Crump Road
Crump Road, 1 km 728 м
1 km 728 м
Turn left onto Mathoura Line Road
Mathoura Line Road, 23 km 52 м
23 km 52 м
Turn right onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 13 km 855 м
13 km 855 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Warren Street
Warren Street, 2 km 530 м
2 km 530 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Murray Valley Highway
Murray Valley Highway, 1 km 181 м
1 km 181 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 25 km 410 м
25 km 410 м
Turn slight left onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 300 м
300 м
Turn right onto Moore Street
Moore Street, 17 km 193 м
17 km 193 м
Keep left onto Northern Highway and take A300, B75 toward Shepparton, Melbourne
Northern Highway, Shepparton, Melbourne, A300, B75, 79 м
79 м
Turn slight left onto Margaret Street and drive toward Shepparton, Melbourne
Margaret Street, Shepparton, Melbourne, 2 km 535 м
2 km 535 м
Turn right onto Northern Highway and drive toward Melbourne
Northern Highway, Melbourne, 48 km 527 м
48 km 527 м
Keep left onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 232 м
232 м
Continue onto High Street
High Street, 48 km 588 м
48 km 588 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 2 km 212 м
2 km 212 м
Keep left onto Sydney Street
Sydney Street, 33 km 729 м
33 km 729 м
Keep left onto Hume Highway Offramp and take 55 toward Cragieburn
Hume Highway Offramp, Cragieburn, 55, 24 km 821 м
24 km 821 м
Turn slight left onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 115 м
115 м
Keep left onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 3 km 547 м
3 km 547 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 184 м
184 м
Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 362 м
1 km 362 м
Arrive at destination
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:
$10.87–$29.35
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$413.04
SkyBus
Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.22
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
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
12h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$1,032.61
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$434.78
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17
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
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne?
The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $141.30 - $336.96 and takes 11h 9m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne?
The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $163.04 - $467.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Melbourne?
No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
How far is it from Cooktown to Melbourne?
The distance between Cooktown and Melbourne is 2507 km. The road distance is 3149.4 km.
How do I travel from Cooktown to Melbourne without a car?
The best way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 2 days 9h and costs $141.30 - $4239.13 .
How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Melbourne?
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cooktown to Melbourne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cooktown to Melbourne bus from?
Cooktown to Melbourne bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.
Bus or fly from Cooktown to Melbourne?
The best way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $163.04 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $510.87 and takes 2 days 17h.
Where does the Cooktown to Melbourne bus arrive?
Cooktown to Melbourne bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
What is the time difference between Cooktown and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 1h ahead of Cooktown. It is currently 19:26 in Cooktown and 20:26 in Melbourne.
Can I drive from Cooktown to Melbourne?
Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Melbourne is 3149 km. It takes approximately 37h 20m to drive from Cooktown to Melbourne.
Where can I stay near Melbourne?
There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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