What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Gold Coast is to bus and fly and train which costs $200 - $600 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Cairns Central Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h.

How far is it from Cooktown to Gold Coast?

The distance between Cooktown and Gold Coast is 1688 km. The road distance is 2055.8 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Gold Coast without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 56m and costs $160 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Cooktown to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Gold Coast bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $460 and takes 37h.

Where does the Cooktown to Gold Coast bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Gold Coast is 2056 km. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Cooktown to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2653+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cooktown to Gold Coast by plane, bus, train, 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 Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CTN - OOL
5h 11m
$186–666
Bus, train
cheapest
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 to Helensvale station, platform 1
32h 56m
$161–6,605
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 Surfers Paradise
37h
$315–453
Drive 2,055.8 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Gold Coast2,055.8 km
24h 13m
$390–563
Bus to Cairns, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CNS - OOL
10h 3m
$196–655
Fly Cooktown Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CTN - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
6h 59m
$195–693
Bus to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CNS - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
11h 41m
$205–592
Bus, train via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
37h 46m
$336–755

Cooktown to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

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32h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,688.3 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Surfers Paradise via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 37h.

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