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

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Cooroy is to bus which costs $180 - $550 and takes 22h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Cooroy is to train and bus and fly which takes 14h 58m and costs $220 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Cooroy?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at Cooroy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Cooroy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardwell and arriving at Cooroy. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 32m.

How far is it from Cardwell to Cooroy?

The distance between Cardwell and Cooroy is 1343 km. The road distance is 1371.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardwell to Cooroy without a car is to train which takes 19h 32m and costs $70 - $5,000.

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

The train from Cardwell to Cooroy takes 19h 32m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Cooroy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Cooroy train from?

Cardwell to Cooroy train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.

Train or bus from Cardwell to Cooroy?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Cooroy is to train which takes 19h 32m and costs $70 - $5,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $550 and takes 22h 50m.

Where does the Cardwell to Cooroy bus arrive?

Cardwell to Cooroy bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cooroy station.

Where does the Cardwell to Cooroy train arrive?

Cardwell to Cooroy train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cooroy station.

Can I drive from Cardwell to Cooroy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Cooroy is 1371 km. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Cardwell to Cooroy.

Where can I stay near Cooroy?

There are 1393+ hotels available in Cooroy.

Cardwell to Cooroy - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardwell to Cooroy by train, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, or bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardwell to CooroySpirit of Queensland
19h 32m
$70–5,015
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to CooroyPm19
22h 50m
$180–550
Drive 1,371.4 km
1. Drive from Cardwell to Cooroy1,371.4 km
16h 14m
$267–385
Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babinda
2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airport
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CNS - BNE
4. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Cooroy station, platform 1
11h 59m
Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babinda
2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airport
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)CNS - MCY
4. Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop A
11h 31m
Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babinda
2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airport
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CNS - OOL
4. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
5. Take the train from Roma Street to Cooroy
13h 51m
Train, bus, bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
3. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
4. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)TSV - BNE
5. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Cooroy station, platform 1
14h 58m
$226–1,206

Cardwell to Cooroy by train

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19h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,343 km
Duration: 19h 32m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cardwell to Cooroy 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–5,015 and the journey takes 19h 32m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cooroy once daily. Tickets cost $180–260 and the journey takes 22h 50m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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