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

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

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Cooktown Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane NTL - CTN
    8h 54m
    $264–871

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cairns, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    14h 28m
    $228–696

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    43h 51m
    $300–6,838

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2d
    $347–510

  5. Drive 2,587.2 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Cooktowncar car 2,587.2 km
    30h
    $464–670

  6. Fly Newcastle Airport to Cairns, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    13h 31m
    $284–666

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane SYD - CTN
    10h 26m
    $238–701

  8. Train, bus via Palmer River

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Palmer Riverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palmer River to Cooktownbus bus
    2d 1h
    $420–1,003

  9. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2d 2h
    $460–769

Newcastle to Cooktown by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration43h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,076.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

Qantas, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Cooktown via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 2d.

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