What is the cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Cooktown is to ferry and fly and bus which costs $350 - $1,200 and takes 10h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Cooktown is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $500 - $1,500.

How far is it from Thursday Island to Cooktown?

The distance between Thursday Island and Cooktown is 646 km.

How long does it take to get from Thursday Island to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Thursday Island to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Thursday Island to Cooktown - 4 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Thursday Island to Cooktown by ferry, plane, or bus

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

Ferry to Horn Island Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Island
2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)HID - CTN
4h 55m
$502–1,431
Ferry to Horn Island Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Island
2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Cairns (CNS)HID - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
10h 17m
$352–1,126
Ferry to Northern Peninsula Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Seisia
2. Fly from Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) to Cairns (CNS)ABM - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
11h 37m
$465–1,015
Ferry to Northern Peninsula Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Seisia
2. Fly from Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)ABM - CTN
6h 25m
$415–1,420

Horn Island Airport (HID) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

8Weekly Planes

4h 50mAverage Duration

$409Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thursday Island to Cooktown.

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Distance: 645.7 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Thursday Island, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Thursday Island to Cooktown. However, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN), then take the taxi to Cooktown. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, then take the bus to Cooktown.

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