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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Adelaide to Cooktown

Composite routes from Adelaide to Cooktown

Cheapest
37 h 17 min
Car
2935 km.
from $161
Other
11 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
2262 km.
from $240.77
3 d 6 h 30 min
2260 km.
from $512.45
3 d 16 h 49 min
Train, Bus
2262 km.
from $5128.04
3 d 21 h 38 min
Train, bus via Cairns, Train, bus via Cairns
2262 km.
from $2155.85

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Hinterland Aviation
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h
Every day
$119.57–$369.57
Qantas
Website
3h 2m
Every day
$119.57–$706.52
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 10m
Thursday
$173.91–$413.04
Hinterland Aviation
Website
4h 45m
Every day
$130.43–$478.26
Bus operators
Found: 5
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Firefly Express
Website
7h 35m
Once daily
$36.96–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
7h 40m
Once daily
$52.17–$119.57
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
14h 5m
Once daily
$8.15–$40.22
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
4h 45m
6 times a week
$42.39–$65.22
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
18h 35m
Once daily
$65.22–$92.39
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,364.36–$3,357.93
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $163.04 - $423.91 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $163.04 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Cooktown via Albury station, Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

How far is it from Adelaide to Cooktown?

The distance between Adelaide and Cooktown is 2286 km. The road distance is 3276.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Adelaide to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 6h and costs $271.74 - $489.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Adelaide to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Cooktown bus from?

Adelaide to Cooktown bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Bus or fly from Adelaide to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $163.04 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $271.74 - $489.13 and takes 3 days 6h.

Where does the Adelaide to Cooktown bus arrive?

Adelaide to Cooktown bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 30 min behind Adelaide. It is currently 13:07 in Adelaide and 12:37 in Cooktown.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Cooktown is 3276 km. It takes approximately 38h 12m to drive from Adelaide 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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