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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $200 - $550 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Cooktown via Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Sydney to Cooktown?

The distance between Sydney and Cooktown is 2166 km. The road distance is 2699.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Cooktown without a car is to train and bus which takes 46h 11m and costs $310 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Sydney to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Cooktown bus from?

Sydney to Cooktown bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Bus or fly from Sydney to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Sydney to Cooktown is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Sydney to Cooktown bus arrive?

Sydney to Cooktown bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 7:36 AM in Sydney and 6:36 AM in Cooktown.

Can I drive from Sydney to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cooktown is 2700 km. It takes approximately 31h 12m to drive from Sydney to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 29+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Sydney to Cooktown - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport to Cooktown Airport
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1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane SYD - CTN
6h 41m
$208–687
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
46h 11m
$310–6,859
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
2d 3h
$357–525
Drive 2,699.5 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Cooktowncar 2,699.5 km
31h 12m
$497–718
Fly Sydney International Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
11h 43m
$208–512
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane OAG - CTN
11h 54m
$296–932
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
46h 15m
$381–6,915
Train, bus via Palmer River
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Palmer Riverbus
4. Take the bus from Palmer River to Cooktownbus
2d 3h
$430–1,024

Sydney to Cooktown by train and bus

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46h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,166.5 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Cooktown via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 2d 3h.

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