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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $600 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Coach Terminal and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Cooktown?

The distance between Brisbane and Cooktown is 1588 km. The road distance is 1978.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 5m and costs $240 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Brisbane to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Cooktown bus from?

Brisbane to Cooktown bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Brisbane to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns, which costs $280 - $480 and takes 34h 35m.

Where does the Brisbane to Cooktown bus arrive?

Brisbane to Cooktown bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Cooktown is 1979 km. It takes approximately 23h 22m to drive from Brisbane to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 11+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Brisbane to Cooktown - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Brisbane to Cooktown by plane, train, 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.

Fly Brisbane Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane BNE - CTN
5h 43m
$188–639
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
12h 44m
$182–612
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
31h 5m
$244–6,281
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
34h 35m
$284–477
Drive 1,978.9 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Cooktowncar 1,978.9 km
23h 22m
$365–527
Fly Brisbane Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
10h 55m
$198–554
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane OOL - CTN
11h 2m
$192–666
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MCY - CTN
14h 31m
$192–718
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
35h 15m
$294–422

Brisbane to Cooktown by train and bus

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31h 5mAverage Duration

$244Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,587.6 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

Qantas, Hinterland Aviation, and Jetstar fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cooktown via Cairns and Cairns in around 34h 35m.

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