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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katherine to Cooktown

Composite routes from Katherine to Cooktown

Cheapest
28 h 4 min
Car
2680 km.
from $147
Other
25 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1398 km.
from $436.64
5 d 9 h 57 min
Bus, Train
1398 km.
from $2896.11
5 d 10 h 37 min
Bus, Train
1398 km.
from $2377.63
13 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
1398 km.
from $532.50

Transport providers

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Katherine to Alice
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Katherine to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$65.22

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:
$42.39–$65.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
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 Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16

Airlines

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Katherine to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
22h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$652.17
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Katherine to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Katherine to Cooktown is to drive which costs $326.09 - $489.13 and takes 28h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katherine to Cooktown is to bus and fly which takes 13h 11m and costs $326.09 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Katherine to Cooktown?

The distance between Katherine and Cooktown is 1413 km. The road distance is 2680.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Katherine to Cooktown without a car is to bus and train via Adelaide which takes 5 days 9h and costs $1739.13 - $8695.65 .

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

It takes approximately 21h 42m to get from Katherine to Cooktown, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Katherine to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Katherine to Cooktown is to fly which takes 21h 42m and costs $293.48 - $760.87 . There are no good options to train or bus between Katherine to Cooktown.

What is the time difference between Katherine and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 30 min ahead of Katherine. It is currently 17:58 in Katherine and 18:28 in Cooktown.

Can I drive from Katherine to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Katherine to Cooktown is 2681 km. It takes approximately 28h 5m to drive from Katherine to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 22+ hotels available in Cooktown. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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