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

The cheapest way to get from Carrum to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $220 - $550 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrum to Cooktown is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $230 - $800.

How far is it from Carrum to Cooktown?

The distance between Carrum and Cooktown is 2543 km. The road distance is 3070 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrum to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus via Brisbane which takes 2 days 12h and costs $290 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Carrum to Cooktown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Carrum and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 1h behind Carrum. It is currently 11:15 AM in Carrum and 10:15 AM in Cooktown.

Can I drive from Carrum to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum to Cooktown is 3070 km. It takes approximately 36h 53m to drive from Carrum to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Carrum to Cooktown - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Carrum 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 Melbourne Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)MEL - CTN
7h 52m
$234–788
Fly Melbourne Airport to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)MEL - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
12h 59m
$224–534
Train, bus via Brisbane
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
2d 12h
$296–7,116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chelsea Station/Station St to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd902
2. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station622 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
5. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
2d 18h
$496–980
Drive 3,070 km
1. Drive from Carrum to Cooktown3,070 km
36h 53m
$602–869
Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Cooktown Airport
1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)MEB - CTN
21h 24m
$312–1,026
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
2d 19h
$480–866

Carrum to Cooktown by train and bus

4Weekly Services

2d 12hAverage Duration

$296Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,543 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Carrum, VIC, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 5 times a day.

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