A long coastal road through the Australian Great Ocean Road at golden hour.

CairnsCooktown

Wed 2 September 2026(today)

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DurationTypical duration: 4h 45m
Distance: 323 km
Fares from: $77

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Trans North Bus & Coach
1 service today
Earliest 06:30 · 4h 45m
Wheelchair accessEco-friendly
$107
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9 stopsSmithfield · Kuranda · Mareeba · +6
Cairns 06:3011:15 Cooktown
Cairns06:30Smithfield06:45Mareeba07:40Biboohra07:50Mt Molloy08:10Mt Carbine08:30Lakeland10:20Helenvale10:55Cooktown11:15
9 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
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- 06:3011:15
  4h 45m

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2 journeys involving a connection. You'll book each leg separately on the operator's site.

Via Mareeba
Cairns→Cooktown
4h 55m
$97
1. Trans North Bus & Coach
  Cairns→Mareeba
  $14
  Bookleg 1
  2 stopsSmithfield · Kuranda
  Cairns 06:3007:35 Mareeba
  Cairns06:30Smithfield06:45Kuranda07:05Mareeba07:35
  Connection at Mareeba, times shown on operator sites
2. Trans North Bus & Coach
  Mareeba→Cooktown
  $83
  Bookleg 2
  6 stopsBiboohra · Mt Molloy · Mt Carbine · +3
  Mareeba 07:4011:15 Cooktown
  Mareeba07:40Biboohra07:50Mt Molloy08:10Mt Carbine08:30Palmer River09:30Lakeland10:20Helenvale10:55Cooktown11:15
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Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Via Kuranda
Cairns→Cooktown
4h 55m
$100
1. Trans North Bus & Coach
  Cairns→Kuranda
  $7
  Bookleg 1
  1 stopsSmithfield
  Cairns 06:3007:05 Kuranda
  Cairns06:30Smithfield06:45Kuranda07:05
  Connection at Kuranda, times shown on operator sites
2. Trans North Bus & Coach
  Kuranda→Cooktown
  $93
  Bookleg 2
  7 stopsMareeba · Biboohra · Mt Molloy · +4
  Kuranda 07:0011:15 Cooktown
  Kuranda07:00Mareeba07:40Biboohra07:50Mt Molloy08:10Mt Carbine08:30Palmer River09:30Lakeland10:20Helenvale10:55Cooktown11:15
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.

CairnsCooktown

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Cairns→Cooktown

Cairns→Cooktown