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Cairns to Charters Towers

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Seven ways to Travel from Cairns to Charters Towers

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Cheapest
By car (479 km)
5 h 41 min
479 km.
from $26
Other
Rideshare
5 h 41 min
479 km.
from $18.22
Plane
4 h 15 min
354 km.
from $273.50
Train
9 h 51 min
354 km.
from $578.72
Bus
8 h 5 min
354 km.
from $110.52
Train, Bus
8 h 56 min
354 km.
from $443.72
Bus via Cairns Central Station
8 h 30 min
354 km.
from $58.33

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.12–$1,017.59

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:
$44.52–$95.40
Bus from Townsville to Charters
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.62–$34.34

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:
$25.44–$38.16

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:
$35.62–$48.34

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:
$12.72–$923.43
Train from Townsville station to Charters
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.34–$383.49

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Charters Towers station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Charters Towers station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Cairns to Charters Towers?

The distance between Cairns and Charters Towers is 429 km. The road distance is 479.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $54.35 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cairns to Charters Towers, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Charters Towers train from?

Cairns to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Charters Towers?

The best way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $54.35 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $1195.65 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Cairns to Charters Towers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Charters Towers train arrive?

Cairns to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Charters Towers is 479 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Cairns 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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