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 45m.

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 $190 - $700.

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 Roma Street and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Cooktown?

The distance between Brisbane and Cooktown is 1588 km. The road distance is 1978.7 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 $150 - $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 Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street 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 $190 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $430 and takes 35h 15m.

Where does the Brisbane to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brisbane to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Cooktown is 1979 km. It takes approximately 23h 19m to drive from Brisbane to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ 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, car, 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.

Fly Brisbane Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
5h 43m
$198–689
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
31h 5m
$155–6,281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
35h 15m
$294–422
Drive 1,978.7 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Cooktown1,978.7 km
23h 19m
$379–547
Fly Brisbane Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
10h 45m
$198–594
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)OOL - CTN
11h 9m
$192–716
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)OOL - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
12h 41m
$192–662
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)MCY - CTN
13h 15m
$222–868
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
35h 54m
$335–747

Brisbane to Cooktown by train and bus

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31h 5mAverage Duration

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

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

Virgin Australia, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cooktown via Cairns in around 35h 15m.

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