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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Nambour is to bus which costs $270 - $400 and takes 33h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Nambour is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $180 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Nambour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Nambour. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Price St near Hospital Rd via Cairns Central Station and Maple St near Myall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Nambour?

The distance between Cooktown and Nambour is 1528 km. The road distance is 1879.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Nambour without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 1m and costs $150 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cooktown to Nambour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Nambour bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Nambour?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Nambour is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $400 and takes 33h 35m.

Where does the Cooktown to Nambour bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Nambour?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Nambour is 1880 km. It takes approximately 22h 13m to drive from Cooktown to Nambour.

Where can I stay near Nambour?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Nambour.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cooktown to Nambour 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)CTN - MCY
6h 30m
$186–716
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to NambourSpirit of Queensland
29h 1m
$154–6,103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to CooroyPm19
33h 35m
$275–394
Drive 1,879.7 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Nambour1,879.7 km
22h 13m
$359–518
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 2 to Nambour station, platform 2
7h 3m
$192–689
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 2 to Nambour station, platform 2
11h 45m
$202–588
Bus to Cairns, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)CNS - MCY
10h 57m
$246–805
Fly Cooktown Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CTN - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
9h 32m
$187–667
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to CairnsCooktown to Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooroyBrisbane
34h 48m
$315–704

Cooktown to Nambour by bus and train

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29h 1mAverage Duration

$154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,528.1 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Price St near Hospital Rd via Cairns Central Station, Cooroy, and Maple St near Myall St in around 33h 35m.

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