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

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Cooktown is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Cooktown is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $90 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardwell to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Cardwell to Cooktown?

The distance between Cardwell and Cooktown is 541 km. The road distance is 484.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardwell to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Cardwell to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Cooktown bus from?

Cardwell to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cardwell Brasenose Street station.

Where does the Cardwell to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardwell to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Cooktown is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Cardwell to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Cardwell to Cooktown - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardwell to Cooktown by bus, car, train, 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 Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
8h 50m
$105–159
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
9h 16m
$79–777
Drive 484.8 km
1. Drive from Cardwell to Cooktowncar 484.8 km
5h 47m
$93–134
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane CNS - CTN
6h 49m
$114–1,172
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cardwell to Cairnsbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
8h 50m
$111–180

Cardwell to Cooktown by bus

6Weekly Buses

8h 50mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 541.2 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cooktown via Cairns in around 8h 50m.

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