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 $360 - $1,200 and takes 9h 33m.

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 $470 - $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)CTN - HID
2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Island
5h 15m
$476–1,430
Bus to Cairns, fly to Horn Island Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island Airport (HID)CNS - HID
3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Island
9h 33m
$364–1,116
Fly Cooktown Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)CTN - ABM
2. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Island
8h 45m
$459–1,519
Bus to Cairns, fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)CNS - ABM
3. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Island
11h 33m
$477–1,055

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

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4h 20mAverage Duration

$381Cheapest Price

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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 Smithfield, walk to Smithfield Shopping Centre, take the line 110 bus to Cairns Hospital, walk to Cairns State School, 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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