What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Beach to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Beach to Cooktown is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Beach to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Mission Beach to Cooktown is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $80 - $130.

How far is it from Mission Beach to Cooktown?

The distance between Mission Beach and Cooktown is 521 km. The road distance is 441 km.

How do I travel from Mission Beach to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Mission Beach to Cooktown without a car is to taxi and bus via Cairns which takes 8h 27m and costs $210 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Mission Beach to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Mission Beach to Cooktown, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mission Beach to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Beach to Cooktown is 441 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Mission Beach to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Mission Beach to Cooktown - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Mission Beach to Cooktown by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, plane, 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.

Taxi, bus via Cairns
best
1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission Beach
2. Take the bus from Mission Beach to Cairns
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
8h 27m
$218–300
Drive 441 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mission Beach to Cooktown441 km
5h 18m
$84–121
Taxi, shuttle, fly
1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission Beach
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mission Beach to Cairns Airport
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)CNS - CTN
5h 20m
$297–709
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary
2. Take the bus from Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
8h 32m
$216–290
Taxi, shuttle, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission Beach
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mission Beach to Cairns Central Shopping Complex
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
8h 47m
$262–324
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tully to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Palmer River
3. Take the bus from Palmer River to Cooktown
9h 13m
$220–832

Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

17Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mission Beach to Cooktown.

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Distance: 520.5 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Mission Beach, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mission Beach to Cooktown. However, you can take the taxi to Mission Beach, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns, then take the bus to Cooktown. Alternatively, you can drive from Mission Beach to Cooktown in around 5h 18m.

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