How to Travel from
Melbourne to Cooktown
by Plane, Route or Car
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Melbourne, Australia → Cooktown, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Cooktown
Composite routes from Melbourne to Cooktown
Cheapest
36 h 17 min
Car
3035 km.
from $166
Other
11 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
2483 km.
from $238.38
2 d 19 h
2484 km.
from $512.09
2 d 10 h 29 min
Train, Bus
2484 km.
from $2226.30
2 d 19 h 39 min
2484 km.
from $481.91
11 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
2483 km.
from $238.38
2 d 19 h
2484 km.
from $512.09
2 d 10 h 29 min
Train, Bus
2484 km.
from $2226.30
2 d 19 h 39 min
2484 km.
from $481.91
Route Navigator Melbourne - Cooktown
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Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 27 м
27 м
Make a U-turn onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 961 м
1 km 961 м
Keep left onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 537 м
1 km 537 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 341 м
341 м
Continue onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 2 km 456 м
2 km 456 м
Turn left onto Sydney Road
Sydney Road, 22 km 961 м
22 km 961 м
Continue onto Hume Highway toward M31
Hume Highway, M31, 15 km 331 м
15 km 331 м
Keep left onto Northern Highway Offramp and take B75 toward Wallan, Kilmore, Echuca
Northern Highway Offramp, Wallan, Kilmore, Echuca, B75, 21 km 122 м
21 km 122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 48 km 843 м
48 km 843 м
Turn right onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 48 km 543 м
48 km 543 м
Keep left onto Northern Highway and drive toward Elmore, Echuca
Northern Highway, Elmore, Echuca, 64 м
64 м
Turn slight left onto Midland Highway and drive toward Elmore, Echuca
Midland Highway, Elmore, Echuca, 2 km 535 м
2 km 535 м
Turn right onto Northern Highway and drive toward Echuca
Northern Highway, Echuca, 17 km 241 м
17 km 241 м
Turn left onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 299 м
299 м
Turn slight right onto Echuca Road
Echuca Road, 25 km 352 м
25 km 352 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Murray Valley Highway
Murray Valley Highway, 1 km 205 м
1 km 205 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Warren Street
Warren Street, 2 km 603 м
2 km 603 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 13 km 864 м
13 km 864 м
Turn left onto Mathoura Line Road
Mathoura Line Road, 23 km 52 м
23 km 52 м
Turn right onto Crump Road
Crump Road, 1 km 728 м
1 km 728 м
Turn left onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 35 km 421 м
35 km 421 м
Turn right onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 61 м
61 м
Turn left onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
Turn left onto Henry Street
Henry Street, 228 м
228 м
Turn right onto Junction Street
Junction Street, 341 м
341 м
Turn left onto Mann Street
Mann Street, 234 м
234 м
Turn right onto Wellington Street
Wellington Street, 192 м
192 м
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Harrison Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn right onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 170 м
170 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 132 м
132 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 110 м
110 м
Turn right onto Davidson Street
Davidson Street, 292 м
292 м
Turn left onto Chippenham Park Road
Chippenham Park Road, 2 km 749 м
2 km 749 м
Turn left onto Hay Road
Hay Road, 118 km 220 м
118 km 220 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 2 km 336 м
2 km 336 м
Turn right onto Murray Street
Murray Street, 76 km 209 м
76 km 209 м
Turn left onto Gunbar Booligal Road
Gunbar Booligal Road, 69 м
69 м
Turn right onto McKinley Road
McKinley Road, 61 km 177 м
61 km 177 м
Turn right onto Lachlan Valley Way
Lachlan Valley Way, 11 km 154 м
11 km 154 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Keats Street
Keats Street, 254 km 912 м
254 km 912 м
Turn left onto Nyngan Road
Nyngan Road, 1 km 523 м
1 km 523 м
Turn right onto Lewis Street
Lewis Street, 68 м
68 м
Turn slight left onto Louth Road
Louth Road, 1 km 578 м
1 km 578 м
Turn right onto Bourke Road
Bourke Road, 160 km 917 м
160 km 917 м
Turn left onto Glen Street
Glen Street, 1 km 596 м
1 km 596 м
Turn left onto Warraweena Street
Warraweena Street, 5 km 247 м
5 km 247 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 249 km 57 м
249 km 57 м
Turn right onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 276 km 627 м
276 km 627 м
Turn left onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 330 km 457 м
330 km 457 м
Turn right onto Oak Street
Oak Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Willow Street North
Willow Street North, 67 km 885 м
67 km 885 м
Turn left onto Booker Street
Booker Street, 22 km 919 м
22 km 919 м
Turn right onto Aramac Torrens Creek Road
Aramac Torrens Creek Road, 247 km 167 м
247 km 167 м
Turn left onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 47 km 975 м
47 km 975 м
Turn right onto Glentor Road
Glentor Road, 31 km 263 м
31 km 263 м
Turn right onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 237 km 314 м
237 km 314 м
Keep left onto The Lynd Junction
The Lynd Junction, 455 м
455 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 95 km 752 м
95 km 752 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 112 м
112 м
Keep left onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 162 km 225 м
162 km 225 м
Turn right onto Mazlin Street
Mazlin Street, 189 м
189 м
Turn left onto Jack Street
Jack Street, 227 м
227 м
Turn right onto Louise Street
Louise Street, 265 м
265 м
Turn left onto Cook Street
Cook Street, 1 km 515 м
1 km 515 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cook Street
Cook Street, 201 м
201 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 31 km 747 м
31 km 747 м
Continue onto Mulligan Highway
Mulligan Highway, 3 km 764 м
3 km 764 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Byrnes Street
Byrnes Street, 184 km 976 м
184 km 976 м
Continue onto Mulligan Highway
Mulligan Highway, 79 km 820 м
79 km 820 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Charlotte Street
Charlotte Street, 1 km 96 м
1 km 96 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cooktown?
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $130.43 - $336.96 and takes 11h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cooktown?
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cooktown?
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Cooktown via Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
How far is it from Melbourne to Cooktown?
The distance between Melbourne and Cooktown is 2506 km. The road distance is 3114.7 km.
How do I travel from Melbourne to Cooktown without a car?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Cooktown without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $141.30 - $4239.13 .
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Cooktown?
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Melbourne to Cooktown, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cooktown bus from?
Melbourne to Cooktown bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Bus or fly from Melbourne to Cooktown?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $500 and takes 2 days 19h.
Where does the Melbourne to Cooktown bus arrive?
Melbourne to Cooktown bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cooktown?
Cooktown is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 18:45 in Melbourne and 17:45 in Cooktown.
Can I drive from Melbourne to Cooktown?
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cooktown is 3115 km. It takes approximately 37h 19m to drive from Melbourne 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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