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25 h 43 min
2501 km.
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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

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35
Train from Broken Hill Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
13h 18m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$32.61
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$19.57

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22

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:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65

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:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16

Airlines

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$869.57

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$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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