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How to get fromTownsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktownby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktown by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Cooktown Airport

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane TSV - CTN
    3h 28m
    $278–901

  2. Drive 646.1 km

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    1. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktowncar car 646.1 km
    7h 44m
    $115–166

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    12h 39m
    $120–186

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    13h 43m
    $116–1,412

  5. Fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    8h 10m
    $261–466

  6. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    12h 49m
    $136–240

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktown by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Townsville Airport (TSV), Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Hinterland Aviation fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville Airport to Cooktown via Townsville and Cairns in around 12h 39m.

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