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

The cheapest way to get from Charleville to Cooktown is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 20h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleville to Cooktown is to fly which takes 15h 3m and costs $410 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Charleville and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleville to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Cooktown via Miles, Rockhampton George Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

How far is it from Charleville to Cooktown?

The distance between Charleville and Cooktown is 1237 km. The road distance is 1617.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Charleville to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 36h 5m and costs $340 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 15h 3m to get from Charleville to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleville to Cooktown bus from?

Charleville to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charleville station.

Bus or fly from Charleville to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Charleville to Cooktown is to fly which takes 15h 3m and costs $410 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 36h 5m.

Where does the Charleville to Cooktown bus arrive?

Charleville to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Miles station.

Can I drive from Charleville to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleville to Cooktown is 1617 km. It takes approximately 20h 46m to drive from Charleville to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Charleville to Cooktown - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Charleville to Cooktown by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
best
1. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)CTL - CTN
15h 3m
$413–1,126
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charleville to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
2d 1h
$196–9,509
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charleville to Miles
2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhampton
3. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Station
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
36h 5m
$342–594
Drive 1,617.5 km
1. Drive from Charleville to Cooktown1,617.5 km
20h 46m
$315–454

Charleville to Cooktown by bus

3Weekly Buses

36h 5mAverage Duration

$342Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,237.2 km
Duration: 15h 3m

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

Regional Express, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleville to Cooktown via Miles, Rockhampton George Street, and Cairns in around 36h 5m.

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