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How to get fromCooktown to Perthby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cooktown to Perth by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Cooktown Airport

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    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Perth Airport (PER)planeCTN - PER
    8h 37m
    $308–1,070

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
    5d 11h
    $3,199–12,928

  3. Drive 4,964 km

    1. Drive from Cooktown to Perthcar4,964 km
    2d 9h
    $976–1,410

  4. Bus to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER)planeCNS - PER
    12h 38m
    $416–1,056

Cooktown to Perth by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,199Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Perth Airport (PER) twice daily.

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