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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charters Towers to Atherton

Composite routes from Charters Towers to Atherton

Cheapest
5 h 44 min
Car
487 km.
from $26
Other
10 h 54 min
322 km.
from $711.41
12 h 19 min
Bus, Train
321 km.
from $107.07
11 h 20 min
321 km.
from $114.10
8 h
Bus, Plane
321 km.
from $313.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

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

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
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 Cairns Central Station to Atherton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$26.09
Bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Charters Towers station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.57–$327.71
Train from Townsville to Gordonvale
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$738.80
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Atherton?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Atherton is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Atherton?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Atherton is to drive which takes 6h and costs $59.78 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Atherton?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Atherton via Townsville and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Atherton?

The distance between Charters Towers and Atherton is 517 km. The road distance is 515.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Atherton without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs $103.26 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Atherton?

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Charters Towers to Atherton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Atherton bus from?

Charters Towers to Atherton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charters Towers All Souls School station.

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Atherton?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Atherton is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs $103.26 - $1304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Charters Towers to Atherton bus arrive?

Charters Towers to Atherton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Atherton?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Atherton is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Charters Towers to Atherton.

Where can I stay near Atherton?

There are 53+ hotels available in Atherton. Prices start at $80.99 per night.
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