How to Travel from
Charters Towers to Cairns
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Charters Towers, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charters Towers to Cairns
Composite routes from Charters Towers to Cairns
Cheapest
5 h 34 min
Car
475 km.
from $26
Other
5 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
354 km.
from $283.83
10 h 30 min
354 km.
from $586.96
8 h 30 min
354 km.
from $84.76
9 h 30 min
Bus, Train
353 km.
from $88.59
Route Navigator Charters Towers - Cairns
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Continue onto Cooper Street
Cooper Street, 168 м
168 м
Turn right onto Aplin Street East
Aplin Street East, 390 м
390 м
Turn right onto Devereux Street
Devereux Street, 474 м
474 м
Turn left onto New Queen Road
New Queen Road, 71 м
71 м
Turn left onto New Queen Road
New Queen Road, 2 km 749 м
2 km 749 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 897 м
120 km 897 м
Keep left onto Stuart Drive and drive toward Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, Stuart Drive, 4 km 616 м
4 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 2 km 648 м
2 km 648 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 8h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
How far is it from Charters Towers to Cairns?
The distance between Charters Towers and Cairns is 438 km. The road distance is 479.2 km.
How do I travel from Charters Towers to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Cairns?
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Charters Towers to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Cairns bus from?
Charters Towers to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charters Towers All Souls School station.
Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Cairns train from?
Charters Towers to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Charters Towers station.
Train, bus or fly from Charters Towers to Cairns?
The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $1195.65 and takes 10h 30m. There are no good options to fly between Charters Towers to Cairns.
Where does the Charters Towers to Cairns bus arrive?
Charters Towers to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Where does the Charters Towers to Cairns train arrive?
Charters Towers to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Can I drive from Charters Towers to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Cairns is 479 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Charters Towers to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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