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 11h 50m.

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 $190 - $750.

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 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 $150 - $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 $190 - $750. 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 6m to drive from Redcliffe to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brisbane Airport to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
6h 48m
$198–740
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caboolture to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
32h 36m
$150–6,110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Cairns Central StationPm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to CooktownCairns
36h 15m
$290–420
Drive 1,959 km
1. Drive from Redcliffe to Cooktown1,959 km
23h 6m
$381–550
Fly Brisbane Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
11h 50m
$198–586
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)OOL - CTN
12h 49m
$204–768
Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)MCY - CTN
13h 20m
$242–896
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street 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 31m
$194–714
Train, bus via Roma Street
1. Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
38h 32m
$332–762

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) every 4 hours. 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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