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3 h 31 min
267 km.
from $14
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Port Douglas, Australia → Cooktown, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Port Douglas to Cooktown

Composite routes from Port Douglas to Cooktown

Cheapest
3 h 31 min
Car
267 km.
from $14
Other
1 h 56 min
Taxi, Plane
114 km.
from $353.50
4 h 57 min
Bus
114 km.
from $49.67
1 h 56 min
Taxi, Plane
114 km.
from $353.50
4 h 57 min
Bus
114 km.
from $49.67

Transport providers

Bus operators

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Port Douglas to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.59–$45.50
Bus from Ayton to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.43–$24.01

Airlines

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.17–$278.03

Other operators

Douglas Shire Council

Phone:
(07) 4099 9444
Email:
Website:
douglas.qld.gov.au/
Other from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree
Ave. Duration:
5 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.88–$7.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown is to drive and bus which costs $28.26 - $42.39 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $152.17 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Port Douglas to Cooktown?

The distance between Port Douglas and Cooktown is 249 km.

How do I travel from Port Douglas to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $36.96 - $52.17 .

How long does it take to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Port Douglas to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Cooktown is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $36.96 - $52.17 . There are no good options to train or fly between Port Douglas to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 22+ hotels available in Cooktown. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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