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How to get fromBrisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktownby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Cooktown Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane BNE - CTN
    4h 18m
    $191–600

  2. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane OOL - CTN
    10h 43m
    $264–726

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    32h 29m
    $258–6,634

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    36h 41m
    $327–472

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Cairns, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    9h 30m
    $199–731

  6. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    37h 19m
    $368–784

  7. Drive 1,979.5 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktowncar car 1,979.5 km
    23h 22m
    $355–512

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration32h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,573.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane International to Cooktown via Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns in around 36h 41m.

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