There are 5 ways to get from Cooktown to Biloela by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Biloela (ZBL)plane CNS - ZBL
10h 23m$418–1,608Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Biloelabus
25h 30m$224–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Biloelabus
25h 20m$263–375Drive 1,508.9 km
- Drive from Cooktown to Biloelacar 1,508.9 km
17h 48m$325–469Bus via Cairns
- Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Biloelabus
25h 25m$283–575
Cooktown to Biloela by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Biloela is to bus which costs $260 - $380 and takes 25h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Biloela is to bus and fly which takes 10h 23m and costs $410 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Biloela. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Biloela via Cairns Central Station and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
The distance between Cooktown and Biloela is 1310 km. The road distance is 1508.9 km.
The best way to get from Cooktown to Biloela without a car is to bus which takes 25h 20m and costs $260 - $380.
It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Cooktown to Biloela, including transfers.
Cooktown to Biloela bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.
Cooktown to Biloela bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Biloela is 1509 km. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Cooktown to Biloela.
There are 11+ hotels available in Biloela.
What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Biloela, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cooktown to Biloela via Cairns Central Station and Rockhampton in around 25h 20m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Biloela via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Cairns to Biloela via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Cairns to Biloela via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Cairns to Biloela via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,847
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $110–150
- AChoice
- $190–250
- Gold Class
- $3,072
- Heritage Class
- $3,847
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Biloela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Rockhampton to Biloela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–410
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $170–240
- Flexible
- $210–410
Bus from Rockhampton to Biloela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $45–55
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