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

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Cooktown is to bus which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Cooktown is to drive which takes 10h 8m and costs $150 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Bowen to Cooktown?

The distance between Bowen and Cooktown is 912 km. The road distance is 848.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bowen to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 14h 5m and costs $140 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 14h 5m to get from Bowen to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Cooktown bus from?

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

Where does the Bowen to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bowen to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Cooktown is 848 km. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Bowen to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Bowen to Cooktown - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bowen to Cooktown by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
14h 5m
$145–215
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bowen to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
15h 2m
$148–2,131
Drive 848.4 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Cooktowncar 848.4 km
10h 8m
$154–222
Train, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Bowen to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane CNS - CTN
12h 35m
$178–2,476
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Cairnsbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
14h 11m
$164–304
Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPP - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
11h 25m
$353–853

Bowen to Cooktown by bus

6Weekly Buses

14h 5mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 912.4 km
Duration: 14h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Bowen to Cooktown via Cairns in around 14h 5m.

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