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

The cheapest way to get from Babinda to Cooktown is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Babinda to Cooktown is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Babinda and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Babinda to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Babinda and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Babinda to Cooktown?

The distance between Babinda and Cooktown is 253 km. The road distance is 295.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Babinda to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $85 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Babinda to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Babinda to Cooktown bus from?

Babinda to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Babinda station.

Where does the Babinda to Cooktown bus arrive?

Babinda to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Babinda to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Babinda to Cooktown is 295 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Babinda to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Babinda to Cooktown - 3 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Babinda to Cooktown by shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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

Shuttle, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane CNS - CTN
3h 33m
Drive 295.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Babinda to Cooktowncar 295.3 km
6h 12m
$53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Babinda to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
6h 50m
$89–137

Babinda to Cooktown by bus

6Weekly Buses

6h 50mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Babinda to Cooktown.

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Distance: 252.5 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Babinda, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Babinda to Cooktown via Cairns in around 6h 50m.

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