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How to get fromChristchurch to Charters Towersby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Charters Towers by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CHC - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    13h 40m
    $265–960

  2. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CHC - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus bus
    17h 25m
    $464–2,459

  3. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CHC - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Charters Towerscar car
    17h 44m
    $434–1,614

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Charters Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,764.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Charters Towers. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, then take the bus to Charters Towers All Souls School. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), take the taxi to Proserpine, take the train to Townsville, walk to Townsville station, then take the bus to Blue Care Community Centre.

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