There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Charleville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Charleville Airport
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Charleville Airport (CTL)plane TSV - CTL
4h 30m$270–900Drive 1,019.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Townsville to Charlevillecar 1,019.8 km
12h 45m$183–264Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus Mount Isa
- Take the bus from Cloncurry to Charlevillebus Brisbane
24h 50m$272–610Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street to Charlevilletrain Westlander
36h 39m$226–7,804Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane TSV - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Charlevillebus
11h 47m$469–1,330Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Charlevillebus Mount Isa
35h 9m$332–611
Townsville to Charleville by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Charleville is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Charleville is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $270 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Charleville. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Charleville via Cloncurry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Charleville. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Charleville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 39m.
The distance between Townsville and Charleville is 797 km. The road distance is 1019.8 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Charleville without a car is to bus which takes 24h 50m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Charleville Airport (CTL), including transfers and time at the airport.
Townsville to Charleville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Charleville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Charleville is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $270 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 24h 50m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $8,000 and takes 36h 39m.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Charleville, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and Qantas fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Charleville Airport (CTL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Charleville via Cloncurry in around 24h 50m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Charleville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
Flights from Townsville Airport to Charleville Airport via Brisbane, Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
Flights from Townsville Airport to Charleville Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Townsville Airport to Charleville Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Townsville Airport to Charleville Airport via Cairns, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Townsville Airport to Charleville Airport via Mount Isa, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–2,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Roma Street to Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–2,900
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–120
- AChoice
- $140–190
- Gold Class
- $2,315
- Heritage Class
- $2,900
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Cloncurry
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–170
- Advantage
- $140–220
- Flexible
- $180–260
Bus from Cloncurry to Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Advantage
- $190–280
- Flexible
- $240–350
Bus from Blackall to Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $70–110
Bus from Brisbane to Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $110–170
- Advantage
- $130–210
- Flexible
- $170–250
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–370
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Townsville Airport Airport to Charleville Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 30m and has one stopover.
Townsville to Charleville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cloncurry station.
Townsville to Charleville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Charleville is 1020 km. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Townsville to Charleville.
Virgin Australia, Regional Express and Qantas offer flights from Townsville Airport Airport to Charleville Airport Airport.
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