There are 7 ways to get from Ravenshoe to Charters Towers by car, train, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Drive, train, bus
best- Drive from Ravenshoe to Tullycar
- Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain
- Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus
7h 40m$87–887Drive, train
cheapest- Drive from Ravenshoe to Tullycar
- Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain
8h 35m$76–1,382Drive 465.5 km
- Drive from Ravenshoe to Charters Towerscar 465.5 km
5h 23m$83–119Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ravenshoe to Cairns Central Stationbus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
9h 21m$262–474Bus
- Take the bus from Ravenshoe to Cairns Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
12h 10m$121–188Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Ravenshoe to Cairns Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Stockland Shopping Centre to Blue Care Community Centrebus
12h 25m$122–189Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ravenshoe to Cairns Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain
13h 31m$110–1,908
Ravenshoe to Charters Towers by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ravenshoe to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ravenshoe to Charters Towers is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Ravenshoe to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Ravenshoe and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Cairns Central Station and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Ravenshoe and Charters Towers is 473 km. The road distance is 465.5 km.
The best way to get from Ravenshoe to Charters Towers without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Ravenshoe to Charters Towers, including transfers.
Ravenshoe to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Ravenshoe station.
Ravenshoe to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ravenshoe to Charters Towers is 466 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Ravenshoe to Charters Towers.
There are 14+ hotels available in Charters Towers.
What companies run services between Ravenshoe, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ravenshoe to Charters Towers All Souls School via Cairns Central Station and Townsville in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Tully to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–761
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–50
- Gold Class
- $608
- Heritage Class
- $761
Train from Tully to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–761
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–50
- Gold Class
- $608
- Heritage Class
- $761
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
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
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
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Ravenshoe to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Ravenshoe to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Ravenshoe to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Stockland Shopping Centre to Blue Care Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Ravenshoe to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- 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
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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