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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Adelaide

Composite routes from Cooktown to Adelaide

Cheapest
38 h 6 min
Car
3314 km.
from $182
Other
10 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
2262 km.
from $226.87
2 d 21 h 15 min
Bus, Train
2262 km.
from $469.27
3 d 4 h 45 min
2260 km.
from $488.91
4 d 4 h 53 min
Bus, Train
2262 km.
from $2018.89
4 d 9 h 43 min
Bus, Train
2262 km.
from $2029.76

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:
$10.33–$28.26

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$108.70
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$39.13

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:
$40.22–$59.78
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
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:
$108.70–$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 Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$369.57
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$391.30

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:
$39.13–$152.17

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Southern Cross to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78

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:
$51.09–$3,689.22

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 Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,309.35–$3,222.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Adelaide is to bus and fly which costs $173.91 - $402.17 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $152.17 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Cooktown to Adelaide?

The distance between Cooktown and Adelaide is 2480 km. The road distance is 3302.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Adelaide without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 2 days 21h and costs $195.65 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Cooktown to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Adelaide bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Adelaide is to bus which takes 3 days 4h and costs $250 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $434.78 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Cooktown to Adelaide bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cooktown and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Cooktown. It is currently 16:42 in Cooktown and 17:12 in Adelaide.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Adelaide is 3303 km. It takes approximately 38h 13m to drive from Cooktown to Adelaide.

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

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

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1136+ hotels available in Adelaide. Prices start at $53.80 per night.
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