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

The cheapest way to get from Goodna to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $600 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goodna to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $190 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Goodna and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Goodna to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Goodna and arriving at Cooktown via Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 40m.

How far is it from Goodna to Cooktown?

The distance between Goodna and Cooktown is 1611 km. The road distance is 2000.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Goodna to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 41m and costs $150 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Goodna to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goodna to Cooktown bus from?

Goodna to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

Bus or fly from Goodna to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Goodna to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $450 and takes 36h 40m.

Where does the Goodna to Cooktown bus arrive?

Goodna to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Goodna to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Goodna to Cooktown is 2001 km. It takes approximately 23h 37m to drive from Goodna to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Goodna to Cooktown - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Goodna to Cooktown by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
6h 37m
$198–740
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
32h 41m
$156–6,610
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
36h 40m
$298–441
Drive 2,000.7 km
1. Drive from Goodna to Cooktown2,000.7 km
23h 37m
$393–568
Fly Brisbane Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
11h 39m
$198–596
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)OOL - CTN
12h 6m
$192–768
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)OOL - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
13h 48m
$192–662
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Goodna station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, platform 1
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)MCY - CTN
13h 56m
$222–868
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
37h 30m
$330–760

Goodna to Cooktown by train and bus

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32h 41mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,611.2 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

Qantas, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goodna to Cooktown via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 36h 40m.

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