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Maroochydore, Australia → Cooktown, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Maroochydore to Cooktown

Composite routes from Maroochydore to Cooktown

Cheapest
23 h 48 min
Car
1931 km.
from $106
Other
30 h 54 min
Train, Bus
1484 km.
from $1975.09
33 h 45 min
1484 km.
from $266.96
10 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1485 km.
from $272.91
8 h 28 min
Train, Plane
1485 km.
from $327.37
13 h 29 min
Train, Plane
1485 km.
from $220.85
34 h 14 min
1484 km.
from $284.59

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.94–$5.72

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Maroochydore to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
28h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.08–$445.20

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

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.20–$190.80

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$699.59
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.48–$457.92
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.64–$826.79

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Nambour to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
23h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.51–$4,215.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to Cooktown is to bus which costs $152.17 - $228.26 and takes 33h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maroochydore to Cooktown is to train and fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $173.91 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Maroochydore and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 45m.

How far is it from Maroochydore to Cooktown?

The distance between Maroochydore and Cooktown is 1509 km. The road distance is 2063.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Maroochydore to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 54m and costs $92.39 - $3804.35 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Maroochydore to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maroochydore to Cooktown bus from?

Maroochydore to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Bus or fly from Maroochydore to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Maroochydore to Cooktown is to fly which takes 12h 28m and costs $130.43 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $228.26 and takes 33h 45m.

Where does the Maroochydore to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Cooktown?

It is currently 01:26 at both, Maroochydore and Cooktown.

Can I drive from Maroochydore to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore to Cooktown is 2063 km. It takes approximately 24h 56m to drive from Maroochydore 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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