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

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

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  1. Fly Townsville Airport to Cooktown Airport

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane TSV - CTN
    3h 28m
    $278–889

  2. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    12h 10m
    $116–1,377

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    11h 22m
    $119–190

  4. Drive 647.5 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Cooktowncar car 647.5 km
    7h 44m
    $117–168

  5. Fly Townsville Airport 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
    $264–472

  6. Train to Cairns, fly to Cooktown Airport

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane CNS - CTN
    9h 43m
    $151–1,752

  7. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    11h 25m
    $123–184

Townsville to Cooktown by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, 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 to Cooktown via Cairns and Cairns in around 11h 22m.

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