How far is it from Lizard Island to Cooktown?

The distance between Lizard Island and Cooktown is 601 km.

How long does it take to get from Lizard Island to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Lizard Island to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Lizard Island to Cooktown - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Lizard Island to Cooktown by unknown, plane, or bus

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Travel, fly, bus
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1. Walk from Lizard Island to Cooktown Airport (CTN)
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)CTN - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
9h 39m
Travel, bus, fly
1. Walk from Lizard Island to Cooktown
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)CNS - CTN
9h 55m

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.8 km
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Lizard Island, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Lizard Island to Cooktown. However, you can travel to Cooktown Airport (CTN) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, then take the bus to Cooktown. Alternatively, you can travel to Cooktown, take the bus to Smithfield, walk to Smithfield Shopping Centre, take the line 110 bus to Cairns Hospital, walk to Cairns State School, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN), then take the taxi to Cooktown.

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