The average bus between Cairns and Cooktown takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cairns to Cooktown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Cairns and Cooktown. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairns is at 6:30 AM which arrives into Cooktown at 11:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns station and arriving at Cooktown station. Services depart 6 times a week, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
Cairns to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Cooktown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cooktown station.
The distance between Cairns and Cooktown is 170.4 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns to Cooktown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
