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How to get fromPerth to Cooktownby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Cooktown by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cooktown Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)planePER - CTN
    8h 31m
    $434–1,070

  2. Fly to Cairns, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS)planePER - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
    12h 43m
    $414–1,065

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
    5d 16h
    $3,193–13,725

  4. Drive 4,964 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Cooktowncar4,964 km
    2d 9h
    $971–1,402

Perth to Cooktown by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Airnorth, Hinterland Aviation, and three other airlines fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 4 times a day.

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