The average bus between Cooktown and Cairns takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cooktown to Cairns. 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 Cooktown and Cairns. The earliest departure is at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cooktown is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Cairns at 6:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cooktown station and arriving at Cairns station. Services depart 6 times a week, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Cooktown to Cairns bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.
Cooktown to Cairns bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
The distance between Cooktown and Cairns is 170.4 km. The road distance is 333 km.
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cooktown to Cairns 6 times a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
