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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Canberra

Composite routes from Cooktown to Canberra

Cheapest
32 h 47 min
Car
2740 km.
from $150
Other
2 d 2 h 15 min
Bus, Train
2235 km.
from $351.88
2 d 9 h 2 min
2236 km.
from $506.96
12 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
2235 km.
from $302.28
8 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
2235 km.
from $316.63
12 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
2235 km.
from $436.20
2 d 11 h 45 min
Bus, Train
2235 km.
from $295.47

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$12.08–$33.07
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h
Once daily
$34.34–$63.60
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
4h 30m
6 times a week
$48.34–$69.96
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$127.20–$190.80
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
3h 5m
Every 2 hours
$38.16–$53.42
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Regional Express
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Jetstar
Website
7h
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
$152.64–$546.95
Qantas
Website
6h 45m
Every day
$267.12–$826.79
Virgin Australia
Website
8h 5m
Monday to Friday
$178.08–$559.67
Regional Express
Website
9h 20m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$228.96–$1,081.19
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$59.78–$4,317.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Canberra is to bus and train via Wollongong which costs $239.13 - $358.70 and takes 2 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Canberra is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Canberra via Cairns Central Station, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Cooktown to Canberra?

The distance between Cooktown and Canberra is 2268 km. The road distance is 2858 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Canberra without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $141.30 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cooktown to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Canberra bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cooktown to Canberra?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Canberra is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $489.13 and takes 2 days 9h. There are no good options to train between Cooktown to Canberra.

Where does the Cooktown to Canberra bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cooktown and Canberra?

Canberra is 1h ahead of Cooktown. It is currently 16:42 in Cooktown and 17:42 in Canberra.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Canberra is 2858 km. It takes approximately 33h 4m to drive from Cooktown to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 683+ hotels available in Canberra. Prices start at $63.97 per night.
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