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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mount Isa to Cooktown

Composite routes from Mount Isa to Cooktown

Cheapest
16 h 21 min
Car
1395 km.
from $76
Other
33 h 50 min
Train, Bus
843 km.
from $1663.30
24 h 15 min
843 km.
from $299.09
9 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
842 km.
from $233.65
16 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
842 km.
from $298.07
25 h 23 min
Bus, Train
842 km.
from $229.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$434.78

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$510.87
Plane from Cloncurry Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
19h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mount Isa to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Mount Isa to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$27.17

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 Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mount Isa station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$2,275.42
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Cooktown is to bus which costs $152.17 - $293.48 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Cooktown via Townsville and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Cooktown?

The distance between Mount Isa and Cooktown is 857 km. The road distance is 1395.8 km.

How do I travel from Mount Isa to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $152.17 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Mount Isa to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Cooktown bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mount Isa to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $293.48 and takes 24h 15m. There are no good options to train between Mount Isa to Cooktown.

Where does the Mount Isa to Cooktown bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Cooktown is 1396 km. It takes approximately 16h 21m to drive from Mount Isa 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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