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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Emerald to Cooktown

Composite routes from Emerald to Cooktown

Cheapest
15 h
Car
1264 km.
from $69
Other
26 h 31 min
Bus, Train
944 km.
from $263.10
26 h 55 min
945 km.
from $247.14
11 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
945 km.
from $357.40
27 h 9 min
944 km.
from $230.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$277.88–$884.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$581.03

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$1,010.48

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.84–$63.15
Bus from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.36–$265.25

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:
$48.00–$69.47

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$113.68

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.63–$2,672.47

Questions and Answers

How can I travel from Emerald to Cooktown affordably?

The bus journey from Emerald to Cooktown costs between $166.00 and $255.39, taking 26 hours and 55 minutes.

How can you travel from Emerald to Cooktown the fastest?

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Cooktown is to fly which takes 7 hours and 10 minutes and costs $242.62 - $766.16.

How long is the drive from Emerald to Cooktown?

The distance between Emerald and Cooktown is 975 km. The road distance is 1265 km.

How can someone travel from Emerald to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Emerald to Cooktown without a car is to bus and train which takes 26 hours and 31 minutes and costs $114.92 - $2,936.94.

How long is the travel time between Emerald and Cooktown?

It takes approximately 7 hours and 10 minutes to get from Emerald to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Emerald to Cooktown bus from?

Greyhound Australia operates Emerald station bus services to Cooktown.

What is the best way to get from Emerald to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Emerald to Cooktown is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $242.62 - $766.16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $166.00 - $255.39 and takes 26h 55m.

New question:

Where does the Emerald to Cooktown Greyhound bus arrive?

How far is it from Emerald to Cooktown by car?

The driving distance between Emerald and Cooktown is 1265 km. It takes approximately 15 hours and 17 minutes to drive from Emerald to Cooktown.

Where can I find accommodations near Cooktown?

There are 23+ hotels available in Cooktown. Prices start at $77.25 per night.
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