What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Thursday Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Thursday Island is to bus and fly and ferry which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Thursday Island?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 15m and costs $490 - $1,500.

How far is it from Cooktown to Thursday Island?

The distance between Cooktown and Thursday Island is 646 km.

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Thursday Island?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Cooktown to Thursday Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

Cooktown to Thursday Island - 4 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cooktown to Thursday Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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 Horn Island Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane CTN - HID
2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry
5h 15m
$496–1,430
Bus to Cairns, fly to Horn Island Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane CNS - HID
3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry
9h 17m
$356–1,119
Bus to Cairns, fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane CNS - ABM
3. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry
11h 17m
$469–1,008
Fly Cooktown Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane CTN - ABM
2. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry
8h 45m
$669–1,519

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$401Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cooktown to Thursday Island.

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Distance: 645.7 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Thursday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cooktown to Thursday Island. However, you can take the taxi to Cooktown Airport (CTN) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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