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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Maroochydore is to bus which costs $280 - $410 and takes 32h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $170 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Maroochydore?

The distance between Cooktown and Maroochydore is 1509 km. The road distance is 1893.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Maroochydore without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 53m and costs $150 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cooktown to Maroochydore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Maroochydore bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Maroochydore?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $410 and takes 32h 50m.

Where does the Cooktown to Maroochydore bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Maroochydore?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Maroochydore is 1894 km. It takes approximately 22h 31m to drive from Cooktown to Maroochydore.

Where can I stay near Maroochydore?

There are 1857+ hotels available in Maroochydore.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cooktown to Maroochydore 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 Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CTN - MCY
5h 38m
$175–615
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
29h 53m
$155–6,104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm19
32h 50m
$284–403
Drive 1,893.7 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Maroochydorecar 1,893.7 km
22h 31m
$352–508
Bus to Cairns, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
10h 5m
$195–754
Fly Cooktown Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CTN - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 2m
$193–640
Bus to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
12h 44m
$203–579
Fly Cooktown Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus
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 Roma Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
9h 16m
$199–651
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Maroochydorebus Brisbane
34h 10m
$324–753

Cooktown to Maroochydore by bus and train

4Weekly Services

29h 53mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,508.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Cairns Central Station in around 32h 50m.

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