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24 h 13 min
1920 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane to Cooktown

Composite routes from Brisbane to Cooktown

Cheapest
24 h 13 min
Car
1920 km.
from $105
Other
31 h 5 min
Train, Bus
1556 km.
from $2050.28
35 h 15 min
1556 km.
from $276.46
10 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
1555 km.
from $215.35
11 h 11 min
Train, Plane
1555 km.
from $299.86
12 h 52 min
Train, Plane
1555 km.
from $280.29
15 h 55 min
Train, Plane
1555 km.
from $277.24
35 h 54 min
1556 km.
from $296.52

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 23m
Every 30 minutes
$4.02–$5.98
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$402.17
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
29h 30m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Hinterland Aviation
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$70.65–$391.30
Qantas
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$70.65–$489.13
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$92.39–$434.78
Hinterland Aviation
Website
4h 28m
Every day
$130.43–$706.52
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cooktown is to bus which costs $163.04 - $228.26 and takes 35h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $163.04 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Roma Street and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Cooktown?

The distance between Brisbane and Cooktown is 1588 km. The road distance is 2144 km.

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

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 5m and costs $92.39 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Brisbane to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Cooktown bus from?

Brisbane to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

Bus or fly from Brisbane to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $163.04 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $228.26 and takes 35h 15m.

Where does the Brisbane to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brisbane to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Cooktown is 2144 km. It takes approximately 25h 28m to drive from Brisbane 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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