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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Emerald to Cooktown

Composite routes from Emerald to Cooktown

Cheapest
15 h 1 min
Car
1264 km.
from $69
Other
26 h 31 min
Bus, Train
944 km.
from $263.10
26 h 55 min
945 km.
from $247.14
11 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
945 km.
from $357.40
27 h 9 min
944 km.
from $230.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$500.00

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$869.57

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$54.35
Bus from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$228.26

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
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 Rockhampton George Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$97.83

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$2,299.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Cooktown is to bus which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 26h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Cooktown is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Cooktown via Rockhampton George Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.

How far is it from Emerald to Cooktown?

The distance between Emerald and Cooktown is 975 km. The road distance is 1265 km.

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

The best way to get from Emerald to Cooktown without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 31m and costs $97.83 - $2500 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Emerald to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Cooktown bus from?

Emerald to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.

Bus or fly from Emerald to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Emerald to Cooktown is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 26h 55m.

Where does the Emerald to Cooktown bus arrive?

Emerald to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Emerald to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Cooktown is 1265 km. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from Emerald to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 23+ hotels available in Cooktown. Prices start at $65.76 per night.
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