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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktownby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Cooktown Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane SYD - CTN
    6h 18m
    $219–643

  2. Fly to Cairns, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    10h 20m
    $204–657

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central 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
    47h 17m
    $312–6,863

  4. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2d 2h
    $422–733

  5. Drive 2,710.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktowncar car 2,710.1 km
    31h 26m
    $486–702

  6. Train, bus via Palmer River

    1. Take the train from Central 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 4h
    $448–1,047

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2d 6h
    $498–832

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cooktown by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,154.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Hinterland Aviation, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Cooktown via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 2d 2h.

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