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

The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Cooktown is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Cooktown is to line 140 bus and fly which takes 4h and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Edmonton and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Edmonton to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Ravizza Dr at Hartill St and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Edmonton to Cooktown?

The distance between Edmonton and Cooktown is 339 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Edmonton to Cooktown without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $270 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Edmonton to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edmonton to Cooktown bus from?

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

Where does the Edmonton to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edmonton to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Cooktown is 250 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Edmonton to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 29+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Edmonton to Cooktown - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and line 140 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Edmonton to Biboohrataxi
2. Take the bus from Biboohra to Palmer Riverbus
3. Take the bus from Palmer River to Cooktownbus
5h 6m
$276–354
Drive 249.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Edmonton to Cooktowncar 249.6 km
5h 40m
$48–69
Line 140 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Ravizza Dr at Hartill St to Cairns Central Terminusbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane CNS - CTN
4h
$110–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
6h 27m
$70–110

Edmonton to Cooktown by bus

6Weekly Buses

6h 27mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.7 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns to Cooktown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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