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

The cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Cooktown is to bus which costs $310 - $480 and takes 38h.

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

The fastest way to get from Toowoomba to Cooktown is to bus and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $220 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Toowoomba and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Toowoomba to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Toowoomba and arriving at Cooktown via Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.

How far is it from Toowoomba to Cooktown?

The distance between Toowoomba and Cooktown is 1713 km. The road distance is 2004.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Cooktown without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 50m and costs $180 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Toowoomba to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toowoomba to Cooktown bus from?

Toowoomba to Cooktown bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Toowoomba station.

Where does the Toowoomba to Cooktown bus arrive?

Toowoomba to Cooktown bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Toowoomba to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Toowoomba to Cooktown is 2005 km. It takes approximately 23h 1m to drive from Toowoomba to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Toowoomba to Cooktown by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)BNE - CTN
7h 40m
$224–734
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
33h 50m
$182–6,654
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
38h
$317–474
Drive 2,004.6 km
1. Drive from Toowoomba to Cooktown2,004.6 km
23h 1m
$380–548
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
12h 47m
$224–639
Fly Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)WTB - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
11h 53m
$414–1,374
Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
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
11h 43m
$219–761
Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
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 34m
$219–706
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
38h 39m
$357–804

Toowoomba to Cooktown by bus and train

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33h 50mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,712.6 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Toowoomba to Cooktown via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 38h.

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