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 - $400 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 15m and costs $180 - $700.

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 1880.1 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 10h 42m 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 10h 42m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $400 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 13m 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)MCY - CTN
10h 42m
$212–816
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
29h 19m
$152–5,892
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooroy to Cairns Central StationPm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
34h 20m
$270–400
Drive 1,880.1 km
1. Drive from Nambour to Cooktown1,880.1 km
22h 13m
$357–515
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
7h 15m
$188–690
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Nambour 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 22m
$198–594
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Nambour 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
11h 52m
$192–718
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 44m
$212–812
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Nambour 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 Cairns (CNS)OOL - CNS
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
14h 44m
$192–662
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooroy to CairnsCairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
34h 50m
$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: 10h 42m

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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