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How to get fromCooktown to Hughendenby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cooktown to Hughenden by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus bus
    17h 40m
    $184–308

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden stationtrain train
    19h 56m
    $111–2,903

  3. Drive 822.4 km

    1. Drive from Cooktown to Hughendencar car 822.4 km
    10h 34m
    $149–215

  4. Fly from Cooktown Airport

    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane plane CTN - HGD
    18h 9m
    $320–784

  5. Bus to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane plane CNS - HGD
    20h 46m
    $310–723

Cooktown to Hughenden by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Cooktown to Hughenden via Cairns Central Station and Townsville in around 17h 40m. Alternatively, Hinterland Aviation, Regional Express, and Qantas fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Hughenden Airport (HGD) 6 times a week.

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