What is the cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Cooktown is to ferry and drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Cooktown is to ferry and drive which takes 8h 8m and costs $120 - $180.

How far is it from Magnetic Island to Cooktown?

The distance between Magnetic Island and Cooktown is 719 km.

How do I travel from Magnetic Island to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Magnetic Island to Cooktown without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Magnetic Island to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Magnetic Island to Cooktown - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Cooktown by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
12h 50m
$120–185
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
13h 53m
$88–1,411
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Cooktowncar
8h 8m
$120–180
Ferry, train, fly
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane CNS - CTN
11h 26m
$128–1,806
Ferry, bus via Cairns
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
12h 59m
$130–240

Magnetic Island to Cooktown by ferry and bus

6Weekly Services

12h 50mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Magnetic Island to Cooktown.

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Distance: 718.8 km
Duration: 12h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Cooktown. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Cairns Central Station, then take the bus to Cooktown. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Cooktown via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 13h 53m.

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