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1334 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Mount Isa

Composite routes from Cooktown to Mount Isa

Cheapest
15 h 10 min
Car
1334 km.
from $73
Other
33 h 26 min
Bus, Train
842 km.
from $286.63
24 h 25 min
843 km.
from $293.54
9 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
842 km.
from $363.37
19 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
842 km.
from $296.49
24 h 56 min
Bus, Train
842 km.
from $233.59

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Regional Express
Website
Qantas
Website
6h 5m
Tuesday and Friday
$239.13–$760.87
Regional Express
Website
2h 5m
Monday to Friday
$141.30–$467.39
Bus operators
Found: 3
Greyhound Australia
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
3 times a week
$76.09–$184.78
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
4h 30m
6 times a week
$43.48–$65.22
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
5h 55m
Once daily
$30.43–$41.30
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
6h 1m
4 times a week
$10.87–$789.10
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa is to bus which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 24h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $282.61 - $869.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Mount Isa via Cairns Central Station and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

The distance between Cooktown and Mount Isa is 857 km. The road distance is 1396 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Mount Isa without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 24h 25m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Mount Isa bus from?

Cooktown to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.

Train, bus or fly from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $282.61 - $869.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 24h 25m. There are no good options to train between Cooktown to Mount Isa.

Where does the Cooktown to Mount Isa bus arrive?

Cooktown to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Mount Isa is 1396 km. It takes approximately 16h 21m to drive from Cooktown to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 25+ hotels available in Mount Isa. Prices start at $21.80 per night.
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