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How to get fromCooktown to Archer Riverby bus, plane or unknown

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There are 4 ways to get from Cooktown to Archer River by bus, plane, or unknown

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  1. Bus to Cairns, fly to Aurukun Airport, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane CNS - AUU
    3. Walk from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Archer Riverunknown unknown
    8h 32m

  2. Fly Cooktown Airport to Aurukun Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane CTN - AUU
    2. Walk from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Archer Riverunknown unknown
    6h 10m

  3. Fly Cooktown Airport to Weipa Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane CTN - WEI
    2. Walk from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Archer Riverunknown unknown
    5h 14m

  4. Bus to Cairns, fly to Weipa Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane CNS - WEI
    3. Walk from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Archer Riverunknown unknown
    9h 46m

Cairns (CNS) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Archer River, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cooktown to Archer River. However, you can take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Aurukun Airport (AUU), then travel to Archer River. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cooktown Airport (CTN) airport, fly to Aurukun Airport (AUU), then travel to Archer River.

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