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 13h 1m.

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 54m and costs $190 - $700.

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 Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd and arriving at Cooktown via Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 17m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Cooktown?

The distance between Gold Coast and Cooktown is 1689 km. The road distance is 2055.3 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 34h 4m and costs $150 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m 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 NSW TrainLink, depart from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd 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 33m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $450 and takes 37h 17m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Cooktown bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Cooktown bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Cooktown is 2055 km. It takes approximately 24h 12m 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, 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)OOL - CTN
8h 33m
$192–716
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
34h 4m
$156–6,612
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand F175
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
37h 17m
$300–444
Drive 2,055.3 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Cooktown2,055.3 km
24h 12m
$390–563
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)OOL - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
11h 25m
$192–662
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
7h 54m
$190–694
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
13h 1m
$200–598
Train, bus via Cairns
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
38h 54m
$332–762

Gold Coast to Cooktown by tram, train, and bus

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34h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,689.1 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Cooktown via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 37h 17m.

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