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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Airport to Charters Towers

Composite routes from Cairns Airport to Charters Towers

Cheapest
5 h 47 min
Car
485 km.
from $26

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52
Bus from Townsville to Charters
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35

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 Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10
Train from Townsville station to Charters
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.57–$327.71

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

How far is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Charters Towers is 423 km. The road distance is 485.9 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers without a car is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 9h 29m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 9h 29m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $1195.65 and takes 11h 11m.

Can I drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Charters Towers is 486 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) 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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