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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney to Cooktown

Composite routes from Sydney to Cooktown

Cheapest
32 h 1 min
Car
2721 km.
from $149
Other
46 h 11 min
Train, Bus
2130 km.
from $2109.36
2 d 2 h 18 min
2130 km.
from $313.85
11 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
2130 km.
from $250.57
14 h 16 min
Train, Plane
2130 km.
from $311.41
11 h 45 min
Train, Plane
2130 km.
from $363.59
2 d 6 h 50 min
2130 km.
from $390.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$34.10
Train from Central Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.93–$8.84

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36

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 Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$138.94–$189.46
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$568.39
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$505.24

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$618.92
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.94–$884.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$517.87
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.83–$568.39

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$884.17
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
11h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.83–$1,010.48

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:
$60.63–$4,467.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $141.30 - $413.04 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cooktown via King George Square, 1d, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Sydney to Cooktown?

The distance between Sydney and Cooktown is 2166 km. The road distance is 2718.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 46h 11m and costs $103.26 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Sydney to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Cooktown bus from?

Sydney to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Bus or fly from Sydney to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Sydney to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $239.13 - $423.91 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Sydney to Cooktown bus arrive?

Sydney to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 18:36 in Sydney and 17:36 in Cooktown.

Can I drive from Sydney to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cooktown is 2719 km. It takes approximately 32h 15m to drive from Sydney 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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