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Car
25 h 43 min
2501 km.
from $137
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Alice Springs, Australia → Cooktown, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Cooktown

Composite routes from Alice Springs to Cooktown

Cheapest
25 h 43 min
Car
2501 km.
from $137
Other
3 d 23 h 9 min
1500 km.
from $1094.85
4 d 1 h 42 min
Bus, Train
1500 km.
from $510.58
9 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
1500 km.
from $461.70
4 d 17 h 37 min
Train, Bus
1500 km.
from $5686.57
4 d 18 h 7 min
Bus, Train
1500 km.
from $2233.02

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
19h 55m
6 times a week
$130.43–$315.22
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
4h 45m
6 times a week
$42.39–$65.22
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
18h 35m
Once daily
$65.22–$92.39
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 5
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 18m
Twice daily
$41.30–$152.17
131 500
131 500
Call
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
11h 25m
Twice a week
$65.22–$195.65
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,364.36–$3,357.93
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
23h 15m
Once a week
$303.03–$611.16
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Hinterland Aviation
Website
Airnorth
Website
Hinterland Aviation
Website
3h 55m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$293.48–$869.57
Airnorth
Website
2h 10m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$467.39–$1,413.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown is to drive which costs $315.22 - $467.39 and takes 27h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $347.83 - $978.26 .

How far is it from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

The distance between Alice Springs and Cooktown is 1530 km. The road distance is 2564.6 km.

How do I travel from Alice Springs to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus via Sydney which takes 3 days 23h and costs $510.87 - $5000 .

How long does it take to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 16:31 in Alice Springs and 17:01 in Cooktown.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Cooktown is 2565 km. It takes approximately 27h 4m to drive from Alice Springs to Cooktown.

Which airlines fly from Alice Springs Airport Airport to Cooktown Airport Airport?

Airnorth and Hinterland Aviation offer flights from Alice Springs Airport Airport to Cooktown Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 22+ hotels available in Cooktown. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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