What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Mission Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Mission Beach is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Mission Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Mission Beach is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 8m and costs $180 - $550.

How far is it from Cooktown to Mission Beach?

The distance between Cooktown and Mission Beach is 484 km. The road distance is 441.1 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Mission Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Mission Beach without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $110 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Mission Beach?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cooktown to Mission Beach, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Mission Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Mission Beach is 441 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Cooktown to Mission Beach.

Where can I stay near Mission Beach?

There are 177+ hotels available in Mission Beach.

Cooktown to Mission Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cooktown to Mission Beach by bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarybus Pm19
7h 35m
$117–162
Drive 441.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cooktown to Mission Beachcar 441.1 km
5h 18m
$84–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Kurandabus
2. Take the train from Kuranda station to Cairns stationtrain
3. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain
10h 33m
$186–945
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane CTN - CNS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beachshuttle
5h 8m
$188–517
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Mission Beachbus Townsville / ...
7h 36m
$119–172

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

17Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cooktown to Mission Beach.

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Distance: 484.2 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Mission Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cooktown to Mission Beach via Cairns Central Station and Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary in around 7h 35m.

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