What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Toowoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Toowoomba is to bus and fly which costs $220 - $650 and takes 12h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Toowoomba?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Toowoomba is to fly and bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $210 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Toowoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Toowoomba. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Toowoomba via Cairns Central Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 14m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Toowoomba?

The distance between Cooktown and Toowoomba is 1713 km. The road distance is 2004.9 km.

How do I travel from Cooktown to Toowoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Toowoomba without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 29m and costs $180 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Toowoomba?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Cooktown to Toowoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Toowoomba bus from?

Cooktown to Toowoomba bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.

Where does the Cooktown to Toowoomba bus arrive?

Cooktown to Toowoomba bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Toowoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Toowoomba is 2005 km. It takes approximately 23h 1m to drive from Cooktown to Toowoomba.

Where can I stay near Toowoomba?

There are 138+ hotels available in Toowoomba.

Cooktown to Toowoomba - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cooktown to Toowoomba by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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 Brisbane Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CTN - BNE
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
7h 43m
$218–734
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
33h 29m
$186–6,648
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
37h 14m
$321–468
Drive 2,004.9 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Toowoomba2,004.9 km
23h 1m
$386–557
Bus to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CNS - BNE
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
12h 48m
$226–630
Fly Cooktown Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CTN - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
9h 26m
$213–761
Bus to Cairns, fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)CNS - WTB
14h 7m
$517–1,865
Bus to Cairns, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CNS - OOL
3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
14h 41m
$221–697
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
38h 19m
$361–798

Cooktown to Toowoomba by bus and train

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33h 29mAverage Duration

$186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,712.9 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Cooktown to Toowoomba via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 37h 14m.

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