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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Charters Towers is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Charters Towers station. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Charters Towers station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Ayr to Charters Towers?

The distance between Ayr and Charters Towers is 224 km. The road distance is 163.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Charters Towers without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ayr to Charters Towers, including transfers.

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

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

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

Ayr to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Charters Towers?

The best way to get from Ayr to Charters Towers is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $850 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Ayr to Charters Towers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Charters Towers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Charters Towers is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Ayr to Charters Towers.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ayr to Charters Towers?

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Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 13+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Ayr to Charters Towers - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Charters Towers by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus Mount Isa
3h 40m
$61–102
Drive 163.5 km
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1. Drive from Ayr to Charters Towerscar 163.5 km
1h 49m
$30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain Inlander
4h 56m
$38–849
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus Charters Towers
4h 1m
$54–359

Ayr to Charters Towers by bus

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ayr to Charters Towers All Souls School via Townsville in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Charters Towers station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 4h 56m.

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