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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Albury is to fly and train which costs $230 - $1,000 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Albury is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $330 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Albury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Albury. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Albury via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Cooktown to Albury?

The distance between Cooktown and Albury is 2318 km. The road distance is 2836.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Albury without a car is to bus and train via Greenacre which takes 2 days 6h and costs $260 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Cooktown to Albury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Albury bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Albury?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Albury is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $330 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Cooktown to Albury bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cooktown and Albury?

Albury is 1h ahead of Cooktown. It is currently 2:43 PM in Cooktown and 3:43 PM in Albury.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Albury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Albury is 2837 km. It takes approximately 34h 24m to drive from Cooktown to Albury.

Where can I stay near Albury?

There are 168+ hotels available in Albury.

Cooktown to Albury - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cooktown to Albury 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 Cooktown Airport to Albury
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Albury (ABX)CTN - ABX
9h 9m
$336–918
Fly Cooktown Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CTN - MEL
2. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Albury Station
10h
$232–974
Bus, train via Greenacre
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Albury Station621 / ...
2d 6h
$269–7,063
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury
2d 13h
$514–933
Drive 2,836.9 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Albury2,836.9 km
34h 24m
$552–797
Bus to Cairns, fly to Albury
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Albury (ABX)CNS - ABX
13h 55m
$484–754
Fly Cooktown Airport to Wagga Wagga, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)CTN - WGA
2. Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Albury Station
12h 11m
$374–1,110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Albury Station
3d 19h
$3,602–4,935

Cooktown to Albury by bus and train

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2d 6hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,318.3 km
Duration: 9h 9m

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

Hinterland Aviation, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Albury (ABX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Albury via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 2d 13h.

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