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

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

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  1. Train, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    7h 37m
    $186–472

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain train Inlander
    24h 26m
    $164–5,591

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus Mount Isa
    28h 10m
    $248–384

  4. Drive  1,316.9 km

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Charters Towerscar car 1,316.9 km
    14h 58m
    $281–405

  5. Bus via High St at Toowong, stop 14 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus Mount Isa
    29h 1m
    $266–656

Ipswich to Charters Towers by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration24h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,307 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Charters Towers station via Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 24h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich to Charters Towers All Souls School via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Townsville in around 28h 10m.

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