There are 4 ways to get from Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane CTN - CNS
58 min$99–434Drive 238.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 238.1 km
5h 26m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
5h 50m$70–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cooktown to Cairns-CNS238.1 km
5h 26m
Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 58 min and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Cairns via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Cooktown and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 183 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.
The best way to get from Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.
Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.
The best way to get from Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 58 min and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 50m.
Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 238 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Cooktown to Cairns Airport (CNS).
What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?
Hinterland Aviation flies from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cooktown to Cairns 6 times a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- hinterlandaviation.com.au
Flights from Cooktown Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cooktown to Cairns-CNS
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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