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

The cheapest way to get from Nambour to Cooktown is to bus which costs $270 - $410 and takes 34h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nambour to Cooktown is to train and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Nambour and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Nambour station to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Nambour station and arriving at Cooktown via Cooroy and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.

How far is it from Nambour to Cooktown?

The distance between Nambour and Cooktown is 1532 km. The road distance is 1880.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nambour to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 19m and costs $150 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Nambour to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nambour to Cooktown bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nambour to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Nambour to Cooktown is to fly which takes 11h 7m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $410 and takes 34h 20m.

Where does the Nambour to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nambour to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Nambour to Cooktown is 1880 km. It takes approximately 22h 15m to drive from Nambour to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Nambour to Cooktown - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Nambour to Cooktown by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MCY - CTN
11h 7m
$202–766
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
29h 19m
$152–5,892
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooroy to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
34h 20m
$270–400
Drive 1,880.2 km
1. Drive from Nambour to Cooktowncar 1,880.2 km
22h 15m
$355–512
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane BNE - CTN
7h 23m
$188–640
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
12h 30m
$198–584
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
12h 9m
$192–762
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane OOL - CTN
12h 9m
$192–668
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
15h 1m
$192–612
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooroy to Cairnsbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
34h 51m
$310–710

Nambour to Cooktown by train and bus

4Weekly Services

29h 19mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,532 km
Duration: 11h 7m

What companies run services between Nambour, 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 Nambour station to Cooktown via Maple St near Garnet St, Cooroy, and Cairns in around 34h 20m.

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