What is the cheapest way to get from Glen Innes to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Glen Innes to Cooktown is to bus and train which costs $330 - $650 and takes 43h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glen Innes to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Glen Innes to Cooktown is to bus and train and fly which takes 13h and costs $230 - $900.

How far is it from Glen Innes to Cooktown?

The distance between Glen Innes and Cooktown is 1920 km. The road distance is 2232.7 km.

How do I travel from Glen Innes to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Glen Innes to Cooktown without a car is to bus and train via Brisbane which takes 39h 2m and costs $190 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Glen Innes to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Glen Innes to Cooktown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Glen Innes and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 1h behind Glen Innes. It is currently 9:04 PM in Glen Innes and 8:04 PM in Cooktown.

Can I drive from Glen Innes to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Glen Innes to Cooktown is 2233 km. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from Glen Innes to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Glen Innes to Cooktown - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Glen Innes to Cooktown by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Armidale, fly to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)ARM - CTN
13h 5m
$335–939
Bus, train via Brisbane
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop142
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
39h 2m
$196–6,791
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop142
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
43h 12m
$331–611
Drive 2,232.7 km
1. Drive from Glen Innes to Cooktown2,232.7 km
26h 1m
$423–611
Bus to Armidale, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)ARM - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
17h 2m
$515–934
Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Manners St After Rouse St
2. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Molesworth St After Conway St
3. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Gold Coast Airport
4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)OOL - CTN
14h 39m
$262–803
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
13h
$238–871
Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Manners St After Rouse St
2. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Molesworth St After Conway St
3. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Gold Coast Airport
4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)OOL - CNS
5. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
17h 31m
$262–748
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
18h 6m
$238–776
Bus, train via Palmer River
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stop142
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Palmer River
5. Take the bus from Palmer River to Cooktown
44h 21m
$381–956

Glen Innes to Cooktown by bus and train

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39h 2mAverage Duration

$196Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Glen Innes to Cooktown.

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Distance: 1,920.5 km
Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Glen Innes, NSW, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Glen Innes to Cooktown. However, you can take the bus to Armidale Station, Coach Stop, walk to Drummond Memorial Public School, Rusden St, take the bus to Martins Gully Public School, Kurrawatha Av, walk to Uralla Rd At Kurrawatha Av, take the line 480 bus to Armidale Airport, Peter Monley Dr, walk to Armidale (ARM) airport, fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN), then take the taxi to Cooktown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Cooktown via Grafton Station, Coach Stop, Grafton Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 39h 2m.

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