How to Travel from
Port Douglas to Cooktown
by Bus, Route or Car
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Port Douglas, Australia → Cooktown, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Port Douglas to Cooktown
Composite routes from Port Douglas to Cooktown
Cheapest
3 h 32 min
Car
267 km.
from $14
Other
1 h 56 min
Taxi, Plane
114 km.
from $353.50
4 h 57 min
Bus
114 km.
from $49.67
Route Navigator Port Douglas - Cooktown
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Continue onto Mowbray Street
Mowbray Street, 281 м
281 м
Turn right onto Davidson Street
Davidson Street, 2 km 215 м
2 km 215 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Port Douglas Road
Port Douglas Road, 2 km 676 м
2 km 676 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Port Douglas Road
Port Douglas Road, 1 km 711 м
1 km 711 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Port Douglas Road
Port Douglas Road, 1 km 502 м
1 km 502 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 14 km 309 м
14 km 309 м
Continue onto Front Street
Front Street, 52 м
52 м
Keep left onto Foxton Avenue
Foxton Avenue, 26 km 519 м
26 km 519 м
Turn right onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 4 km 558 м
4 km 558 м
Continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 149 м
149 м
Turn left onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 24 м
24 м
Attention, take ferry (Daintree River Ferry)
Daintree River Ferry, 276 м
276 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 7 km 497 м
7 km 497 м
Turn slight left onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 60 km 644 м
60 km 644 м
Turn right onto Bloomfield Track
Bloomfield Track, 34 km 580 м
34 km 580 м
Turn left onto Helenvale Bloomfield Road
Helenvale Bloomfield Road, 12 km 228 м
12 km 228 м
Turn right onto Mulligan Highway
Mulligan Highway, 26 km 572 м
26 km 572 м
Turn right onto Hope Street
Hope Street, 28 м
28 м
Turn slight left onto Hope Street
Hope Street, 1 km 60 м
1 km 60 м
Turn right onto Walker Street
Walker Street, 1 km 550 м
1 km 550 м
Turn right onto Garden Street
Garden Street, 130 м
130 м
Turn right onto Kerr Street
Kerr Street, 202 м
202 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Trans North Bus & Coach
Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Port Douglas to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13
Bus from Ayton to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Airlines
Hinterland Aviation
Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$239.13
Other operators
Douglas Shire Council
Phone:
(07) 4099 9444
Email:
enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au
Website:
douglas.qld.gov.au/
Other from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree
Ave. Duration:
5 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.48–$6.80
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown?
The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown is to drive and bus which costs $28.26 - $42.39 and takes 4h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown?
The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $152.17 - $413.04 .
How far is it from Port Douglas to Cooktown?
The distance between Port Douglas and Cooktown is 249 km.
How do I travel from Port Douglas to Cooktown without a car?
The best way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $36.96 - $52.17 .
How long does it take to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown?
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown, including transfers.
Train, bus or fly from Port Douglas to Cooktown?
The best way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $36.96 - $52.17 . There are no good options to train or fly between Port Douglas 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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