What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Palm Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Palm Cove is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Palm Cove?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Palm Cove is to fly and line 110 bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $95 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Palm Cove?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cooktown and arriving at Palm Cove. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Palm Cove?

The distance between Cooktown and Palm Cove is 224 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Palm Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Palm Cove without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $50 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Palm Cove?

The bus from Cooktown to Palm Cove takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Palm Cove bus from?

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

Where does the Cooktown to Palm Cove bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cooktown to Palm Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Palm Cove is 215 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Cooktown to Palm Cove.

Where can I stay near Palm Cove?

There are 980+ hotels available in Palm Cove.

Cooktown to Palm Cove - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and line 110 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Cooktown to Palm Cove by bus, car, or plane

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 Palm Covebus Cairns
4h 20m
$50–75
Drive 214.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cooktown to Palm Covecar 214.6 km
5h 8m
$40–57
Fly, line 110 bus
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane CTN - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns Hospital to Williams Esplanade at French Streetbus
3h 24m
$95–405

Cooktown to Palm Cove by bus

3Weekly Buses

4h 20mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.6 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Palm Cove, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cooktown to Palm Cove 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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