What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 15h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $490 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Mount Isa via Cairns Central Station and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

The distance between Cooktown and Mount Isa is 857 km. The road distance is 1334.3 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Mount Isa without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 24h 25m and costs $250 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Mount Isa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $490 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $480 and takes 24h 25m.

Where does the Cooktown to Mount Isa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Mount Isa is 1334 km. It takes approximately 15h 13m to drive from Cooktown to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Cooktown to Mount Isa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cooktown to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane CTN - ISA
8h 56m
$497–1,292
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
3. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
33h 26m
$141–5,103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus
24h 25m
$254–478
Drive 1,334.3 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Mount Isacar 1,334.3 km
15h 13m
$253–365
Bus to Cairns, fly
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane CNS - ISA
9h 3m
$557–1,131
Bus, train via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus
24h 51m
$222–1,704

Cooktown to Mount Isa by bus

3Weekly Buses

24h 25mAverage Duration

$254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 856.9 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation, Regional Express, and three other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Mount Isa via Cairns Central Station and Townsville in around 24h 25m.

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