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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Adelaide is to bus and fly which costs $260 - $850 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Adelaide is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Cooktown to Adelaide?

The distance between Cooktown and Adelaide is 2287 km. The road distance is 2936.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 4h and costs $500 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cooktown to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Adelaide bus from?

Cooktown to Adelaide bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Adelaide is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $210 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 4h.

Where does the Cooktown to Adelaide bus arrive?

Cooktown to Adelaide bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

What is the time difference between Cooktown and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Cooktown. It is currently 10:19 PM in Cooktown and 10:49 PM in Adelaide.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Adelaide is 2936 km. It takes approximately 37h 21m to drive from Cooktown to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Cooktown to Adelaide - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cooktown to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 from Cooktown Airport
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1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CTN - ADL
6h 24m
$219–769
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
5. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
3d 4h
$527–998
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3d 11h
$2,460–12,104
Drive 2,936.2 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Adelaidecar 2,936.2 km
37h 21m
$557–804
Bus to Cairns, fly
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CNS - ADL
10h 31m
$269–808
Bus, train via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3d 15h
$2,594–5,923

Cooktown to Adelaide by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

3d 4hAverage Duration

$527Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,286.7 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to 85 Franklin St via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 3d 4h.

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