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

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Cooktown is to train and fly and bus which costs $190 - $600 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Cooktown is to train and fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $190 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Mooloolaba and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 50m.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Cooktown?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Cooktown is 1514 km. The road distance is 1898.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 17m and costs $150 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Mooloolaba to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Cooktown bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mooloolaba to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Cooktown is to fly which takes 10h 22m and costs $220 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $410 and takes 33h 50m.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Cooktown is 1898 km. It takes approximately 22h 27m to drive from Mooloolaba to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Mooloolaba to Cooktown - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Cooktown by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)MCY - CTN
10h 22m
$221–866
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
31h 17m
$151–6,111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns Central StationPm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
33h 50m
$284–407
Drive 1,898.1 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Cooktown1,898.1 km
22h 27m
$372–537
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
7h 48m
$198–690
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
12h 49m
$198–595
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)MCY - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
11h 19m
$251–761
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)OOL - CTN
13h 33m
$203–768
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to CairnsCairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
34h 24m
$322–716

Mooloolaba to Cooktown by bus and train

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31h 17mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,514 km
Duration: 10h 22m

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

Jetstar, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mooloolaba to Cooktown via Cairns in around 33h 50m.

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