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How to get fromArmidale to Cooktownby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Armidale to Cooktown by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Armidale to Cooktown Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane ARM - CTN
    10h 9m
    $313–919

  2. Fly Armidale to Cairns, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ARM - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    14h 36m
    $258–864

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    41h 30m
    $368–6,895

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    45h 40m
    $428–610

  5. Drive  2,305.9 km

    1. Drive from Armidale to Cooktowncar car 2,305.9 km
    26h 52m
    $417–603

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly to Cooktown Airport

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane TMW - CTN
    12h 28m
    $416–1,134

  7. Train to Tamworth, fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TMW - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    16h 10m
    $331–1,079

  8. Bus via Coffs Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    47h 47m
    $490–708

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 224
    2. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to Palmer Riverbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palmer River to Cooktownbus bus
    2d 8h
    $466–1,108

Armidale to Cooktown by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration41h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,821.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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

Qantas, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Cooktown via Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 45h 40m.

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