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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Redcliffe to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Redcliffe and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Redcliffe to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society and arriving at Cooktown via Burpengary Bruce Highway and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

How far is it from Redcliffe to Cooktown?

The distance between Redcliffe and Cooktown is 1608 km. The road distance is 1959.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Redcliffe to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 36m and costs $230 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Redcliffe to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redcliffe to Cooktown bus from?

Redcliffe to Cooktown bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burpengary Bruce Highway station.

Bus or fly from Redcliffe to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Redcliffe to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $420 and takes 36h 15m.

Where does the Redcliffe to Cooktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Redcliffe to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Redcliffe to Cooktown is 1959 km. It takes approximately 23h 9m to drive from Redcliffe to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 11+ hotels available in Cooktown.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Redcliffe to Cooktown by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane BNE - CTN
6h 48m
$188–640
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street 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
14h 38m
$183–613
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caboolture to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
32h 36m
$230–6,110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus Cairns
36h 15m
$290–420
Drive 1,959.1 km
1. Drive from Redcliffe to Cooktowncar 1,959.1 km
23h 9m
$361–521
Fly Brisbane Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
12h
$198–555
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane OOL - CTN
12h 56m
$193–668
Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MCY - CTN
13h 18m
$212–745
Train, bus via Roma Street
1. Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
38h 33m
$351–761

Redcliffe to Cooktown by bus and train

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32h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,607.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

Qantas, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society to Cooktown via Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road, Burpengary Bruce Highway, and Cairns in around 36h 15m.

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