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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Brisbane is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $600 and takes 10h 5m.

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 59m and costs $190 - $700.

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 59m 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 59m and costs $190 - $700. 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 21m to drive from Cooktown to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2188+ hotels available in Brisbane.

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

There are 8 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)CTN - BNE
4h 59m
$191–689
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma StreetSpirit of Queensland
30h 50m
$159–6,603
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm19
34h 35m
$294–423
Drive 1,979.3 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Brisbane1,979.3 km
23h 21m
$390–563
Bus to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CNS - BNE
10h 5m
$199–585
Fly Cooktown Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CTN - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
6h 49m
$196–716
Bus to Cairns, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CNS - OOL
3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
12h 5m
$204–702
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to BrisbaneBrisbane
35h 39m
$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 59m

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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