There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Charleville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Charleville Airport
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Charleville Airport (CTL)plane CNS - CTL
6h$350–1,100Drive 1,362.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to Charlevillecar 1,362.2 km
16h 52m$243–350Bus via Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Charlevillebus
30h 35m$303–531Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street to Charlevilletrain Westlander
42h 55m$259–9,071Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane CNS - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Charlevillebus
13h 2m$434–1,386Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Charlevillebus Mount Isa
40h 40m$342–631
Cairns to Charleville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Charleville is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 16h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Charleville is to fly which takes 6h and costs $350 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Charleville. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Charleville via Rockhampton and Miles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Charleville. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Charleville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 55m.
The distance between Cairns and Charleville is 1068 km. The road distance is 1362.2 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Charleville without a car is to bus via Rockhampton which takes 30h 35m and costs $300 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Cairns to Charleville, including transfers.
Cairns to Charleville bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Charleville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Charleville is to fly which takes 6h and costs $350 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Rockhampton, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 30h 35m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $9,500 and takes 42h 55m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Charleville, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Charleville Airport (CTL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Charleville via Rockhampton and Miles in around 30h 35m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Charleville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,800
Flights from Cairns to Charleville Airport via Brisbane, Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Cairns to Charleville Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
Train from Roma Street to Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–2,900
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $85–120
- AChoice
- $140–190
- Gold Class
- $2,315
- Heritage Class
- $2,900
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns to Charleville bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Cairns to Charleville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Charleville is 1362 km. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Cairns to Charleville.
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