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How to get fromGeorgetown to Cooktownby bus, car or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Georgetown to Cooktown by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Georgetown to MareebabusCairns
    2. Take the bus from Mareeba to CooktownbusCairns
    9h 55m
    $137–192
  2. Drive 609.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Georgetown to Cooktowncar609.7 km
    7h 3m
    $119–171
  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Georgetown to Smithfieldbus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)planeCNS - CTN
    10h 16m
    $198–657

Georgetown to Cooktown by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Georgetown, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Georgetown to Cooktown via Mareeba in around 9h 55m.

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