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326 km.
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Two ways to Travel from Cairns to Cooktown
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By car (326 km)
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Navigate from Cairns to Cooktown
Continue onto McLeod Street
128 m
Turn right onto Gatton Street
135 m
Turn left onto Sheridan Street
7 km 926 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
1 km 792 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
3 km 8 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
1 km 630 m
Turn right onto Captain Cook Highway
4 km 84 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
2 km 512 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
1 km 136 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
42 km 143 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
40 km 862 m
Turn right onto Cape Tribulation Road
4 km 558 m
Continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
149 m
Turn left onto Cape Tribulation Road
24 m
Attention, take ferry (Daintree River Ferry)
276 m
Leave ferry and continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
67 km 401 m
Turn right onto Bloomfield Track
34 km 623 m
Turn left onto Helenvale Bloomfield Road
12 km 235 m
Turn right onto Mulligan Highway
26 km 20 m
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Charlotte Street
1 km 98 m
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
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:
$49.61–$76.32
Airlines
Hinterland Aviation
Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.26–$279.84
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Cooktown?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Cooktown is to drive which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 4h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Cooktown?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Cooktown is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $46.74 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Cooktown?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Cooktown. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
How far is it from Cairns to Cooktown?
The distance between Cairns and Cooktown is 189 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Cooktown without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Cooktown?
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Cairns to Cooktown, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Cooktown bus from?
Cairns to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns station.
Bus or fly from Cairns to Cooktown?
The best way to get from Cairns to Cooktown is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $46.74 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 4h 45m.
Where does the Cairns to Cooktown bus arrive?
Cairns to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cooktown station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Cooktown?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Cooktown is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cairns to Cooktown.
Where can I stay near Cooktown?
There are 22+ hotels available in Cooktown. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
