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

The cheapest way to get from Winton to Cooktown is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winton to Cooktown is to fly and bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $330 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Winton and Cooktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Winton to Cooktown. However, there are services departing from Winton and arriving at Cooktown via Cloncurry, Townsville and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.

How far is it from Winton to Cooktown?

The distance between Winton and Cooktown is 820 km. The road distance is 1037.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Winton to Cooktown without a car is to bus which takes 27h 24m and costs $280 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 16h 6m to get from Winton to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winton to Cooktown bus from?

Winton to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Winton station.

Bus or fly from Winton to Cooktown?

The best way to get from Winton to Cooktown is to fly which takes 16h 6m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 27h 24m.

Where does the Winton to Cooktown bus arrive?

Winton to Cooktown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cloncurry station.

Can I drive from Winton to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Winton to Cooktown is 1038 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Winton to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Winton to Cooktown - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Winton to Cooktown by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane WIN - CTN
16h 6m
$383–1,004
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winton to Cloncurrybus
2. Take the train from Cloncurry station to Townsville stationtrain
3. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
34h 28m
$186–4,524
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winton to Cloncurrybus
2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Townsvillebus
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
27h 24m
$289–559
Drive 1,037.8 km
1. Drive from Winton to Cooktowncar 1,037.8 km
12h 59m
$198–285
Fly to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Cairns (CNS)plane WIN - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
10h 38m
$333–799

Winton to Cooktown by bus

3Weekly Buses

27h 24mAverage Duration

$289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 820.4 km
Duration: 16h 6m

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

Regional Express, Hinterland Aviation, and Qantas fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winton to Cooktown via Cloncurry, Townsville, and Cairns in around 27h 24m.

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