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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Townsville is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Townsville is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Blue Care Community Centre and arriving at Mater Health Services. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charters Towers station station and arriving at Townsville station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Townsville?

The distance between Charters Towers and Townsville is 141 km. The road distance is 133.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Townsville without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $30 - $55.

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

The bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Services takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.

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

Charters Towers to Townsville bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Blue Care Community Centre station.

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

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Townsville?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Townsville is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $550 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Charters Towers to Townsville bus arrive?

Charters Towers to Townsville bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Mater Health Services station.

Where does the Charters Towers to Townsville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Townsville is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Charters Towers to Townsville.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Servicesbus Charters Towers
1h 45m
$30–55
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
3h 5m
$24–526
Drive 133.5 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Townsvillecar 133.5 km
1h 29m
$24–35

Charters Towers to Townsville by bus

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Distance: 141.2 km
Duration: 1h 45m

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

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Services 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Greyhound Australia also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Charters Towers station to Townsville station twice a week. Tickets cost $24–526 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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