There are 4 ways to get from Queensland to Charters Towers by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain Inlander
22h 30m$165–5,454Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus Mount Isa
26h 25m$239–337Drive 1,352.7 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Charters Towerscar 1,352.7 km
15h 25m$245–354Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus Mount Isa
26h 55m$265–608
Queensland to Charters Towers by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Queensland to Charters Towers is to bus which costs $230 - $340 and takes 26h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Queensland to Charters Towers is to drive which takes 15h 25m and costs $240 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Queensland to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Roma Street and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Queensland to Charters Towers station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Charters Towers station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
The distance between Queensland and Charters Towers is 1455 km. The road distance is 1352.7 km.
The best way to get from Queensland to Charters Towers without a car is to train which takes 22h 30m and costs $160 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 22h 30m to get from Queensland to Charters Towers, including transfers.
Queensland to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.
Queensland to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Queensland to Charters Towers is to train which takes 22h 30m and costs $160 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $340 and takes 26h 25m.
What companies run services between Queensland, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Roma Street to Charters Towers station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 22h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Charters Towers All Souls School via Townsville in around 26h 25m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Townsville station to Charters Towers station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–526
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $26–45
- AChoice
- $26–35
- Gold Class
- $420
- Heritage Class
- $526
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–290
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $230–320
- Flexible
- $280–600
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
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Queensland to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Townsville station.
Queensland to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queensland to Charters Towers is 1353 km. It takes approximately 15h 25m to drive from Queensland to Charters Towers.
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