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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Maryborough is to bus which costs $250 - $370 and takes 28h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Maryborough is to fly and bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $340 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Maryborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Maryborough. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Maryborough via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Maryborough?

The distance between Cooktown and Maryborough is 1418 km. The road distance is 1749.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Maryborough without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 17m and costs $150 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Cooktown to Maryborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Maryborough bus from?

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

Where does the Cooktown to Maryborough bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Maryborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Maryborough is 1749 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Cooktown to Maryborough.

Where can I stay near Maryborough?

There are 25+ hotels available in Maryborough.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cooktown to Maryborough 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 Hervey Bay, bus
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Hervey Bay (HVB)CTN - HVB
2. Take the bus from Boat Harbour Drive at Robertson Street to Kent St at Adelaide Street
9h 59m
$349–983
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Maryborough WestSpirit of Queensland
27h 17m
$154–5,616
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to MaryboroughPm19
28h 30m
$254–363
Drive 1,749.1 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Maryborough1,749.1 km
20h 32m
$332–479
Bus to Cairns, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)CNS - HVB
3. Take the bus from Boat Harbour Drive at Robertson Street to Kent St at Adelaide Street
12h 31m
$429–972
Fly Cooktown Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)CTN - MCY
2. Take the train from Nambour to Maryborough West
10h 18m
$204–1,279
Fly Cooktown Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CTN - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
3. Take the train from Caboolture to Maryborough West
10h 38m
$212–1,502
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 Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
4. Take the train from Caboolture to Maryborough West
15h 19m
$222–1,401
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to MaryboroughBrisbane
29h 44m
$284–653

Cooktown to Maryborough by bus

6Weekly Buses

28h 30mAverage Duration

$254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,418.3 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Cooktown to Maryborough via Cairns Central Station in around 28h 30m.

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