What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cooktown is to train and fly and bus which costs $200 - $600 and takes 12h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cooktown is to train and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $190 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Cooktown via Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 24m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Cooktown?

The distance between Gold Coast and Cooktown is 1689 km. The road distance is 2055.4 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 57m and costs $150 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Gold Coast to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Cooktown bus from?

Gold Coast to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Bus or fly from Gold Coast to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cooktown is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $470 and takes 37h 24m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Cooktown bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Cooktown is 2055 km. It takes approximately 24h 15m to drive from Gold Coast to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Gold Coast to Cooktown - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cooktown by plane, train, bus, 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 Gold Coast Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane OOL - CTN
8h 31m
$182–666
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
33h 57m
$156–6,612
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
37h 24m
$308–464
Drive 2,055.4 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Cooktowncar 2,055.4 km
24h 15m
$382–551
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
11h 23m
$182–602
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane BNE - CTN
7h 44m
$190–644
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
12h 51m
$200–588
Train, bus via Cairns
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
38h 48m
$332–762

Gold Coast to Cooktown by tram, train, and bus

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33h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,688.8 km
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Cooktown via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 37h 24m.

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