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 $250 - $750 and takes 10h 33m.

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 26m and costs $190 - $700.

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 and train via Sydney which takes 2 days 21h and costs $500 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 26m and costs $190 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 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 11:11 PM in Cooktown and 11:41 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 1509+ hotels available in Adelaide.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cooktown to Adelaide by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CTN - ADL
6h 26m
$199–669
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
4. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
5. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
2d 21h
$519–7,483
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
$542–1,013
Drive 2,936.2 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Adelaidecar 2,936.2 km
37h 21m
$526–760
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 33m
$259–708
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
5d 5h
$3,445–24,604
Bus, train #2
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
5d 9h
$3,494–18,423

Cooktown to Adelaide by bus and train

2Weekly Services

2d 21hAverage Duration

$519Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,287 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) 3 times a day. 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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