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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Noosa Heads to Cooktown

Composite routes from Noosa Heads to Cooktown

Cheapest
23 h 41 min
Car
1911 km.
from $105
Other
30 h 27 min
Train, Bus
1460 km.
from $1920.83
32 h 55 min
1460 km.
from $263.50
11 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
1460 km.
from $275.40
9 h 32 min
Bus, Train
1460 km.
from $328.50
14 h 33 min
Bus, Train
1460 km.
from $221.98
33 h 34 min
1460 km.
from $280.22

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.93–$7.58
Bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.15–$3.03

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Noosa Junction to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
27h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$176.83–$442.08

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:
$49.26–$75.79

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
27h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.31–$176.83

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$694.70
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.10–$454.72

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.10–$568.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$505.24

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.68–$454.72
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$821.01

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cooroy to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.10–$4,112.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Noosa Heads to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Noosa Heads to Cooktown is to bus which costs $152.17 - $217.39 and takes 32h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Noosa Heads to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Noosa Heads to Cooktown is to bus and train and fly which takes 9h 32m and costs $173.91 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Noosa Heads and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Noosa Heads to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Noosa Heads Junction and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 55m.

How far is it from Noosa Heads to Cooktown?

The distance between Noosa Heads and Cooktown is 1542 km. The road distance is 2043 km.

How do I travel from Noosa Heads to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Noosa Heads to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 27m and costs $92.39 - $3695.65 .

How long does it take to get from Noosa Heads to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 13h 14m to get from Noosa Heads to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Noosa Heads to Cooktown bus from?

Noosa Heads to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Noosa Heads Junction station.

Bus or fly from Noosa Heads to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Noosa Heads to Cooktown is to fly which takes 13h 14m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $217.39 and takes 32h 55m.

Where does the Noosa Heads to Cooktown bus arrive?

Noosa Heads to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Noosa Heads to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Noosa Heads to Cooktown is 2043 km. It takes approximately 24h 50m to drive from Noosa Heads 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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