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

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Sydney is to bus and fly which costs $220 - $700 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Sydney is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $230 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Cairns Central Station and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Cooktown to Sydney?

The distance between Cooktown and Sydney is 2163 km. The road distance is 2701.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Sydney without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 15m and costs $310 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Cooktown to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooktown to Sydney bus from?

Cooktown to Sydney bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.

Bus or fly from Cooktown to Sydney?

The best way to get from Cooktown to Sydney is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Cooktown to Sydney bus arrive?

Cooktown to Sydney bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Sydney is 2701 km. It takes approximately 31h 19m to drive from Cooktown to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5208+ hotels available in Sydney.

Cooktown to Sydney - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cooktown to Sydney by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CTN - SYD
5h 13m
$232–637
Bus to Cairns, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
10h
$222–676
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
46h 15m
$314–6,853
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2d 2h
$359–518
Drive 2,701.5 km
1. Drive from Cooktown to Sydneycar 2,701.5 km
31h 19m
$478–691
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Biboohrabus
2. Drive from Biboohra to Mt Sheridan Plazacar
3. Take the bus from Gordonvale to Brisbanebus
4. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2d 3h
$414–1,005
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
2d 4h
$434–713

Cooktown to Sydney by bus and train

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46h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,162.6 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Hinterland Aviation, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooktown to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 2d 2h.

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