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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Cooktown

Composite routes from Mackay to Cooktown

Cheapest
13 h 7 min
Car
975 km.
from $53
Other
17 h 12 min
Train, Bus
754 km.
from $924.30
17 h 55 min
754 km.
from $168.07
12 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
753 km.
from $274.02
11 h 9 min
Train, Plane
753 km.
from $358.48
18 h 4 min
754 km.
from $158.52

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Skytrans
Website
Hinterland Aviation
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$151.57–$454.72
Qantas
Website
3h 55m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$239.99–$631.55
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 43m
Every day
$214.73–$821.01
Skytrans
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$151.57–$454.72
Hinterland Aviation
Website
11h 3m
Every day
$176.83–$1,010.48
Bus operators
Found: 3
Greyhound Australia
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h 10m
Once daily
$82.10–$202.10
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
4h 45m
6 times a week
$49.26–$75.79
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
12h 10m
Once daily
$63.15–$88.42
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
11h 27m
4 times a week
$26.53–$1,919.72
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Cooktown is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Cooktown is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $184.78 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Mackay to Cooktown?

The distance between Mackay and Cooktown is 787 km. The road distance is 1046.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 12m and costs $65.22 - $1739.13 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Mackay to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Cooktown bus from?

Mackay to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Bus or fly from Mackay to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Mackay to Cooktown is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $184.78 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Mackay to Cooktown bus arrive?

Mackay to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Cooktown is 1046 km. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Mackay 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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