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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palm Cove to Cooktown

Composite routes from Palm Cove to Cooktown

Cheapest
3 h 57 min
Car
299 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.64–$2.40

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Palm Cove to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.63–$51.79

Airlines

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.16–$277.88

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 Palm Cove to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Cove to Cooktown is to bus which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Cove to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Palm Cove to Cooktown is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 19m and costs $29.35 - $47.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Palm Cove and Cooktown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palm Cove and arriving at Cooktown. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Palm Cove to Cooktown?

The distance between Palm Cove and Cooktown is 223 km.

How do I travel from Palm Cove to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Cove to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $31.52 - $44.57 .

How long does it take to get from Palm Cove to Cooktown?

The bus from Palm Cove to Cooktown takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Palm Cove to Cooktown bus from?

Palm Cove to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Palm Cove station.

Where does the Palm Cove to Cooktown bus arrive?

Palm Cove to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cooktown station.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

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