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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Charters Towers

Composite routes from Alice Springs to Charters Towers

Cheapest
19 h 4 min
Car
1938 km.
from $106
Other
7 h 35 min
Plane
1338 km.
from $707.80
3 d 13 h 39 min
Train, Bus
1338 km.
from $2571.07
3 d 18 h 55 min
1338 km.
from $804.98
4 d 4 h 27 min
Bus, Train
1338 km.
from $2283.02
4 d 9 h 2 min
1336 km.
from $5394.39

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22
Bus from Townsville to Charters
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville station to Blue
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$32.61

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$391.30–$1,195.65

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$760.87

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$3,055.13
Train from Townsville station to Charters
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.57–$327.71

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $239.13 - $358.70 and takes 19h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 7h 35m and costs $293.48 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Alice Springs and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via 85 Franklin St, Albury station, Central Station, Brisbane and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Charters Towers?

The distance between Alice Springs and Charters Towers is 1575 km. The road distance is 1938.1 km.

How do I travel from Alice Springs to Charters Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Charters Towers without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 13h and costs $478.26 - $4239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Alice Springs to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Alice Springs to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alice Springs to Charters Towers bus from?

Alice Springs to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.

Train or bus from Alice Springs to Charters Towers?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Charters Towers is to bus which takes 3 days 18h and costs $347.83 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1630.43 - $7608.70 and takes 4 days 9h.

Where does the Alice Springs to Charters Towers bus arrive?

Alice Springs to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Charters Towers?

Charters Towers is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 16:31 in Alice Springs and 17:01 in Charters Towers.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Charters Towers is 1938 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Alice Springs to Charters Towers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Charters Towers. Prices start at $64.78 per night.
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