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16 h 32 min
597 km.
from $32
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Palm Island, Australia → Cooktown, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palm Island to Cooktown

Composite routes from Palm Island to Cooktown

Cheapest
16 h 32 min
Car
597 km.
from $32
Other
14 h 47 min
Ferry
387 km.
from $213.59
15 h 56 min
Ferry, Train, Bus
387 km.
from $582.88
13 h 36 min
Ferry, Plane
388 km.
from $261.82
14 h 57 min
Ferry, bus via Cairns, Ferry, bus via Cairns
388 km.
from $163.78
11 h 46 min
Ferry, Plane
388 km.
from $455.08

Transport providers

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52
Bus from Townsville to Charters
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$30.43

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
Bus from Charters Towers to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10
Train from Townsville to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.24–$653.08

Airlines

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$239.13
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13

Other operators

Sealink (QLD)

Phone:
+61 7 4726 0800
Email:
Website:
sealinkqld.com.au
Other from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.36

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Cooktown is to ferry and bus which costs $130.43 - $173.91 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Island to Cooktown is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 11h 46m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Palm Island to Cooktown?

The distance between Palm Island and Cooktown is 772 km.

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

The best way to get from Palm Island to Cooktown without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 47m and costs $130.43 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 14h 47m to get from Palm Island to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

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