How to Travel from

Sydney Airport to Cooktown

by Car

Australia Sydney Airport Cooktown

Cheapest

By car (2 729 km)

32 h 10 min

2729 km.

from $150

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/

Train from Central Station to Roma

Ave. Duration:

14h 6m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$10.87–$29.35

Greyhound Australia

Phone:

1300 473946

Website:

greyhound.com.au/

Bus from Central Station to Brisbane

Ave. Duration:

14h

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$81.52–$195.65

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:

$42.39–$65.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:

13 34 10

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

premierms.com.au/

Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns

Ave. Duration:

29h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$119.57–$163.04

Bus from Central Station to Brisbane

Ave. Duration:

18h 35m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$65.22–$92.39

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$86.96–$489.13

Qantas

Website:

qantas.com/

Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns

Ave. Duration:

3h 1m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$86.96–$532.61

Virgin Australia

Website:

virginaustralia.com

Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$108.70–$445.65

Hinterland Aviation

Website:

hinterlandaviation.com.au/

Plane from Sydney Airport to Cooktown

Ave. Duration:

5h 23m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$130.43–$760.87

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:

1800 872 467

Website:

queenslandrailtravel.com.au/

Train from Roma Street to Cairns

Ave. Duration:

25h 20m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$52.17–$3,844.23

What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $130.43 - $391.30 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $163.04 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Sydney Airport, International Terminal and arriving at Cooktown via Central Station, King George Square, 1d, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Cooktown is 2154 km. The road distance is 2730 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 47h 24m and costs $108.70 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown bus from?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Bus or fly from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $163.04 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $239.13 - $478.26 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown bus arrive?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 1h behind Sydney Airport (SYD). It is currently 23:36 in Sydney Airport (SYD) and 22:36 in Cooktown.

Can I drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown is 2730 km. It takes approximately 32h 28m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

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

Book in Cooktown

Sovereign Resort Hotel

128 Charlotte Street, Cooktown

Cooktown Motel and Pams Place Hostel

Boundary Street; 9, Cooktown

Cooktown Holiday Park

35-41 Charlotte St, Cooktown

All accommodation options in CooktownAll hotels

Cooktown Cemetery

James Cook Historical Museum

Grassy Hill Light

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One way to Travel from Sydney Airport to Cooktown

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Greyhound Australia

Trans North Bus & Coach

Premier Motor Service

Airlines

Jetstar

Qantas

Virgin Australia

Hinterland Aviation

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Cooktown?

How far is it from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

How do I travel from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown without a car?

How long does it take to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

Where do I catch the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown bus from?

Bus or fly from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

Where does the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Cooktown?

Can I drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown?

Where can I stay near Cooktown?