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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charters Towers to Cooktown

Composite routes from Charters Towers to Cooktown

Cheapest
9 h 34 min
Car
785 km.
from $43
Other
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
521 km.
from $372.64
15 h 6 min
Bus, Train
521 km.
from $141.75
14 h 15 min
522 km.
from $159.75
10 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
521 km.
from $200.90
14 h 24 min
522 km.
from $128.78

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

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35
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 Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61
Bus from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$65.22
Bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Cooktown is to bus which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 14h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Cooktown is to bus and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Cooktown via Townsville and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Cooktown?

The distance between Charters Towers and Cooktown is 615 km. The road distance is 814 km.

How do I travel from Charters Towers to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Charters Towers to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Cooktown bus from?

Charters Towers to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charters Towers All Souls School station.

Train, bus or fly from Charters Towers to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cooktown is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 . There are no good options to train or fly between Charters Towers to Cooktown.

Where does the Charters Towers to Cooktown bus arrive?

Charters Towers to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Cooktown is 814 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Charters Towers 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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