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

The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Cooktown is to bus which costs $150 - $240 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Cooktown is to fly and bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $330 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Proserpine and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Proserpine to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Cooktown via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Proserpine to Cooktown?

The distance between Proserpine and Cooktown is 921 km. The road distance is 909.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Proserpine to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 34m and costs $100 - $2,400.

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

It takes approximately 15h 34m to get from Proserpine to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Proserpine to Cooktown bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Proserpine to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Proserpine to Cooktown is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $460 - $1,300 and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Proserpine to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Proserpine to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to Cooktown is 909 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Proserpine to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Proserpine to Cooktown - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Proserpine to Cooktown by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
15h 34m
$101–2,309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
16h 30m
$157–231
Drive 909.1 km
1. Drive from Proserpine to Cooktowncar 909.1 km
10h 49m
$172–248
Fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane PPP - CTN
14h 24m
$460–1,212
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Proserpine to Cairnsbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
16h 40m
$172–334
Fly to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPP - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
8h 46m
$330–907

Proserpine to Cooktown by train and bus

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15h 34mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 920.6 km
Duration: 15h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Proserpine to Cooktown via Cairns in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, FlexFlight ApS, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) once daily.

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