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

The cheapest way to get from Maryborough to Cooktown is to bus via Cairns which costs $250 - $420 and takes 30h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maryborough to Cooktown is to fly which takes 9h 48m and costs $260 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Maryborough and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Maryborough to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Maryborough and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

How far is it from Maryborough to Cooktown?

The distance between Maryborough and Cooktown is 1417 km. The road distance is 1749 km.

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

The best way to get from Maryborough to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 23m and costs $220 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Maryborough to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maryborough to Cooktown bus from?

Maryborough to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maryborough station.

Bus or fly from Maryborough to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Maryborough to Cooktown is to fly which takes 9h 48m and costs $260 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $370 and takes 29h 5m.

Where does the Maryborough to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maryborough to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Maryborough to Cooktown is 1749 km. It takes approximately 20h 33m to drive from Maryborough to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 12+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Maryborough to Cooktown - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Maryborough 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 Hervey Bay to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane HVB - CTN
9h 48m
$266–896
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
28h 23m
$221–5,623
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
29h 5m
$254–366
Drive 1,749 km
1. Drive from Maryborough to Cooktowncar 1,749 km
20h 33m
$312–450
Fly Hervey Bay to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
13h 20m
$386–741
Bus, bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MCY - CTN
15h 23m
Bus, bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
14h 20m
Train, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Landsboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane BNE - CTN
10h 50m
Train, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Landsboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
16h 2m
Fly Hervey Bay to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane HVB - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cooktowncar
13h 51m
$476–851
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
30h 1m
$253–420

Maryborough to Cooktown by bus and train

4Weekly Services

28h 23mAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,416.6 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Hinterland Aviation fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maryborough to Cooktown via Cairns in around 29h 5m.

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