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How to get fromCooktown to Lockhart Riverby car, bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cooktown to Lockhart River by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive 592.9 km

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    1. Drive from Cooktown to Lockhart Rivercar592.9 km
    11h 15m
    $113–163

  2. Bus to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)planeCNS - IRG
    8h 21m
    $171–630

  3. Fly from Cooktown Airport

    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)planeCTN - IRG
    4h 59m
    $436–841

Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Lockhart River, QLD, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation and Skytrans fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) once a week.

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