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How to Travel from

Cooktown to Hamilton Island

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$496.08
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$445.20

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$763.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$292.56–$890.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$330.72–$953.99
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$763.19

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$496.08
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$445.20

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.60–$152.64

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.34–$69.96
Bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.06–$69.96

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.15–$69.96

Island Transfers

Phone:
0488 022 868
Website:
islandtransfers.com/
Other from Palm Bay to Shute
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.49

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.62–$1,538.74

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.31
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.31

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Hamilton Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Hamilton Island is to bus and ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal which costs $119.57 - $163.04 and takes 18h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Hamilton Island?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Hamilton Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 38m and costs $271.74 - $478.26 .

How far is it from Cooktown to Hamilton Island?

The distance between Cooktown and Hamilton Island is 1024 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Hamilton Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Hamilton Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal which takes 18h 8m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Hamilton Island?

It takes approximately 18h 8m to get from Cooktown to Hamilton Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hamilton Island?

There are 157+ hotels available in Hamilton Island. Prices start at $181.15 per night.
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