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How to get fromCooktown to Sydney Airport (SYD)by plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Cooktown Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CTN - SYD
    4h 58m
    $214–664

  2. Bus to Cairns, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    9h 45m
    $204–653

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    46h 29m
    $332–6,876

  4. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Biboohrabus bus
    2. Drive from Biboohra to Mt Sheridan Plazacar car
    3. Take the bus from Gordonvale to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2d 3h
    $432–1,028

  5. Drive 2,709.3 km

    1. Drive from Cooktown to Sydney Airport (SYD)car car 2,709.3 km
    31h 25m
    $486–702

  6. Bus via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    2d 3h
    $365–530

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $502–826

Cooktown to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration46h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,154.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), 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 Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Burwood Station, Railway Pde, Stand A, and Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F in around 2d 3h.

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