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

The cheapest way to get from Chermside to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $600 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chermside to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $190 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Chermside and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Chermside to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Chermside Shopping Centre interchange E and arriving at Cooktown via Aspley Gympie Road and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

How far is it from Chermside to Cooktown?

The distance between Chermside and Cooktown is 1588 km. The road distance is 1969.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chermside to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 28m and costs $150 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Chermside to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chermside to Cooktown bus from?

Chermside to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Aspley Gympie Road station.

Bus or fly from Chermside to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Chermside to Cooktown is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $420 and takes 36h 5m.

Where does the Chermside to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chermside to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Chermside to Cooktown is 1970 km. It takes approximately 23h 10m to drive from Chermside to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Chermside to Cooktown - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chermside to Cooktown by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
5h 59m
$198–740
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
32h 28m
$156–6,610
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Cairns Central StationPm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
36h 5m
$290–420
Drive 1,969.6 km
1. Drive from Chermside to Cooktown1,969.6 km
23h 10m
$387–559
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
11h 1m
$198–594
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)OOL - CTN
11h 53m
$192–768
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Street 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
13h 35m
$192–662
Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)MCY - CTN
13h 9m
$244–902
Bus via Roma Street busway, platform 2
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
37h 17m
$330–760

Chermside to Cooktown by bus and train

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32h 28mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,588.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

Qantas, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chermside Shopping Centre interchange E to Cooktown via Aspley Gympie Road and Cairns in around 36h 5m.

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