How to Travel from
Ballina to Cooktown
by Route or Car
Nine ways to Travel from Ballina to Cooktown
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Cheapest
By car (2 203 km)
26 h 42 min
2203 km.
from $121
Other
Bus, Plane (Bus to Gold Coast Airport)
10 h 25 min
1715 km.
from $320.54
Bus, Train
36 h 50 min
1715 km.
from $337.18
Bus via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station
41 h
1716 km.
from $239.37
Bus, Plane (Bus to Gold Coast Airport)
12 h 6 min
1715 km.
from $300.98
Bus, Plane (Bus to Brisbane Airport)
9 h 10 min
1715 km.
from $355.14
Bus, Plane (Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Cairns)
14 h 25 min
1715 km.
from $306.79
Bus, Plane (Bus to Brisbane Airport)
14 h 11 min
1715 km.
from $248.62
Bus
41 h 27 min
1716 km.
from $487.66
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.85
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Ballina to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.07–$50.55
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.57–$467.60
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:
$49.29–$75.83
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.48–$30.33
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.02–$189.57
Byron Easy Bus
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.59–$37.91
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.71–$49.29
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.50–$54.34
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.23–$52.88
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$619.26
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.02–$492.88
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.15–$454.96
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$619.26
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.02–$492.88
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.15–$568.70
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.76–$884.65
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.42–$505.52
Hinterland Aviation
Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$505.52
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.48–$758.27
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.65–$821.46
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:
$60.66–$4,469.63
Questions and Answers
What is the most affordable mode of transportation from Ballina to Cooktown?
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Cooktown is to bus via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station which costs $191.54 - $332.00 and takes 41 hours.
Is it possible to take a direct bus from Ballina to Cooktown?
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St and arriving at Cooktown via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 hours.
What is the distance between Ballina and Cooktown?
The distance between Ballina and Cooktown is 1760 km. The road distance is 2307.1 km.
How can I travel from Ballina to Cooktown without a car?
The best way to get from Ballina to Cooktown without a car is to bus and train which takes 36 hours 50 minutes and costs $114.92 - $4,852.33.
What is the travel time from Ballina to Cooktown?
It takes approximately 10 hours and 25 minutes to get from Ballina to Cooktown, including transfers.
Where can I catch the Ballina to Cooktown bus from?
Byron Easy Bus operates the Ballina to Cooktown bus services, departing from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.
What is the best way to travel from Ballina to Cooktown?
The best way to get from Ballina to Cooktown is to bus via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station which takes 41h and costs $191.54 - $332.00. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $204.31 - $638.46 and takes 18h 3m.
Where does the Byron Easy Bus Ballina to Cooktown bus arrive?
The Byron Easy Bus Ballina to Cooktown bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
How far is Ballina from Cooktown?
The distance between Ballina and Cooktown is 888.
Can I drive from New York to Los Angeles?
The driving distance between New York and Los Angeles is 2400 km. It takes approximately 30 hours to drive from New York to Los Angeles.
Where can I find lodging near Cooktown?
There are 22+ hotels available in Cooktown. Prices start at $80.50 per night.
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