How far is it from Archer River to Cooktown?

The distance between Archer River and Cooktown is 929 km.

How long does it take to get from Archer River to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Archer River to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Archer River to Cooktown - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Archer River to Cooktown by unknown, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel to Aurukun Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
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1. Walk from Archer River to Aurukun Airport (AUU)unknown
2. Fly from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cairns (CNS)plane AUU - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
8h 52m
Travel to Aurukun Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Walk from Archer River to Aurukun Airport (AUU)unknown
2. Fly from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane AUU - CTN
5h 30m
Travel to Weipa Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Walk from Archer River to Weipa Airport (WEI)unknown
2. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane WEI - CTN
6h 14m
Travel to Weipa Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Walk from Archer River to Weipa Airport (WEI)unknown
2. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cairns (CNS)plane WEI - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
10h 6m

Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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2h 15mAverage Duration

$269Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Archer River to Cooktown.

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Distance: 928.7 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Archer River, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Archer River to Cooktown. However, you can travel to Aurukun Airport (AUU) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, then take the bus to Cooktown. Alternatively, you can travel to Aurukun Airport (AUU) airport, fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN), then take the taxi to Cooktown.

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