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

The cheapest way to get from Innisfail to Cooktown is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innisfail to Cooktown is to shuttle and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Innisfail and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Innisfail to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Innisfail and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Innisfail to Cooktown?

The distance between Innisfail and Cooktown is 283 km. The road distance is 325 km.

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

The best way to get from Innisfail to Cooktown without a car is to bus via Cairns which takes 7h 9m and costs $90 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Innisfail to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innisfail to Cooktown bus from?

Innisfail to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Innisfail station.

Where does the Innisfail to Cooktown bus arrive?

Innisfail to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Innisfail to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Innisfail to Cooktown is 325 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Innisfail to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Innisfail to Cooktown - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Innisfail to Cooktown by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Innisfail to Cairns Airport
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)CNS - CTN
3h 58m
$167–557
Drive 325 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Innisfail to Cooktown325 km
6h 37m
$62–89
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Innisfail to CairnsCairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
7h 9m
$91–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Innisfail to Cairns Central StationPm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
7h 15m
$92–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Innisfail to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
7h 30m
$75–434

Innisfail to Cooktown by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 282.7 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Innisfail to Cooktown via Cairns and Cairns in around 7h 9m.

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