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How to get fromCooktown to Rockhamptonby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Cooktown Airport

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    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CTN - ROK
    8h 43m
    $294–764

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    21h 25m
    $124–4,003

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    22h 20m
    $204–303

  4. Drive 1,365.7 km

    1. Drive from Cooktown to Rockhamptoncar car 1,365.7 km
    15h 58m
    $259–373

  5. Bus to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CNS - ROK
    11h 15m
    $324–803

  6. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    22h 25m
    $234–483

Cooktown to Rockhampton by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Hinterland Aviation, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Rockhampton (ROK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Rockhampton George Street via Cairns Central Station in around 22h 20m.

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