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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $210 - $500 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $230 - $750.

How far is it from Cooktown to Melbourne?

The distance between Cooktown and Melbourne is 2505 km. The road distance is 3036.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 2 days 9h and costs $290 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cooktown to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Melbourne bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $230 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $650 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Cooktown to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cooktown and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Cooktown. It is currently 11:18 AM in Cooktown and 12:18 PM in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Melbourne is 3036 km. It takes approximately 36h 20m to drive from Cooktown to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5357+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Cairns Central Station, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

There are 9 ways to get from Cooktown to Melbourne by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Cooktown Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CTN - MEL
5h 58m
$232–732
Bus to Cairns, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
10h 45m
$212–501
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
4. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
2d 9h
$294–7,103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
2d 15h
$419–608
Drive 3,036.1 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Melbournecar 3,036.1 km
36h 20m
$549–793
Fly Cooktown Airport to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CTN - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
9h 48m
$352–1,182
Bus to Cairns, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CNS - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
14h 15m
$282–441
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 11h
$3,460–11,104
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 16h
$3,635–5,254

Cooktown to Melbourne by bus and train

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2d 9hAverage Duration

$294Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,504.7 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 2d 15h.

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