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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Cooktown

Composite routes from Townsville to Cooktown

Cheapest
8 h 3 min
Car
651 km.
from $35
Other
12 h 10 min
Train, Bus
452 km.
from $480.67
11 h 25 min
452 km.
from $126.28
8 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
451 km.
from $184.41
9 h 50 min
Train, Plane
451 km.
from $202.09
11 h 34 min
452 km.
from $105.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
Plane from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$239.13

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52

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 Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10
Train from Townsville to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.24–$653.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Cooktown is to bus which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Cooktown is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $184.78 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct flight between Townsville and Cooktown?

There are no direct flights between Townsville and Cooktown. The fastest has 1 change and takes 8h 30m and costs $141.30 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Townsville to Cooktown?

The distance between Townsville and Cooktown is 474 km. The road distance is 651.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Townsville to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Cooktown bus from?

Townsville to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.

Bus or fly from Townsville to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Townsville to Cooktown is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $184.78 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Townsville to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Cooktown is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Townsville 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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