Rome2Rio

How to get fromGeelong to Charters Towersby shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Charters Towers

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Geelong to Charters Towers by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    8h 41m
    $245–645

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    5. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $335–5,946

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus bus
    2d 5h
    $381–5,356

  4. Drive  2,365.3 km

    1. Drive from Geelong to Charters Towerscar car 2,365.3 km
    27h 40m
    $428–618

  5. Fly Avalon Airport to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AVV - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    12h 59m
    $288–1,068

  6. Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus bus
    12h 21m
    $394–1,909

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    2d 6h
    $426–980

Geelong to Charters Towers by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Geelong to Charters Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,278.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Geelong Station to Charters Towers station via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Charters Towers All Souls School via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Townsville in around 2d 6h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There