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How to get fromCooktown to Rumulaby bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Mount MolloybusCooktown to Cairns
    2h 48m
    $103–140
  2. Drive 234.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cooktown to Rumulacar234.2 km
    2h 41m
    $47–67
  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)planeCTN - CNS
    2. Drive from Cairns (CNS) to Rumulacar
    2h 12m
    $116–440
  4. Bus via Mossman

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to MossmanbusCairns
    3h 49m
    $199–262

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cooktown to Mount Molloy 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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