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How to get fromCharters Towers to Rockhamptonby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charters Towers to Rockhampton by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane TSV - ROK
    5h 10m
    $352–608

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationtrain train Inlander
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h 44m
    $105–3,126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    14h 5m
    $136–334

  4. Drive  747.4 km

    1. Drive from Charters Towers to Rockhamptoncar car 747.4 km
    8h 33m
    $136–196

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville stationbus bus Charters Towers
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    15h 1m
    $144–221

Charters Towers to Rockhampton by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Charters Towers station to Rockhampton via Townsville station and Townsville in around 13h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Rockhampton via Townsville in around 14h 5m.

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