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How to get fromCoffs Harbour to Cooktownby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Cooktown by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Cooktown Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane CFS - CTN
    8h 53m
    $338–936

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    37h 20m
    $286–6,783

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    42h 39m
    $385–594

  4. Drive  2,362.2 km

    1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Cooktowncar car 2,362.2 km
    27h 26m
    $508–733

  5. Fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CFS - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    12h 24m
    $469–1,252

  6. Train, bus via Palmer River

    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Palmer Riverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmer River to Cooktownbus bus
    42h 40m
    $406–1,003

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    43h 15m
    $418–622

Coffs Harbour to Cooktown by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration37h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,854.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Hinterland Aviation, and three other airlines fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coffs Harbour to Cooktown via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 42h 39m.

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