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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Brisbane is to bus which costs $290 - $430 and takes 34h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Brisbane is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $190 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Brisbane Roma Street via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Brisbane?

The distance between Cooktown and Brisbane is 1588 km. The road distance is 1979.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Brisbane without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 50m and costs $150 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cooktown to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Brisbane bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Brisbane is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $190 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $430 and takes 34h 35m.

Where does the Cooktown to Brisbane bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Brisbane is 1979 km. It takes approximately 23h 23m to drive from Cooktown to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2330+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Cooktown to Brisbane - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cooktown to Brisbane by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CTN - BNE
4h 49m
$191–639
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
30h 50m
$159–6,603
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
34h 35m
$294–423
Drive 1,979.3 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Brisbanecar 1,979.3 km
23h 23m
$374–540
Bus to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
9h 31m
$201–588
Fly Cooktown Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CTN - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
6h 28m
$186–666
Bus to Cairns, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
11h 20m
$196–655
Fly Cooktown Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CTN - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
7h 57m
$187–667
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
35h 40m
$334–753

Cooktown to Brisbane by bus and train

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30h 50mAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,587.7 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Brisbane Roma Street via Cairns Central Station in around 34h 35m.

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