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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alpha to Charters Towers

Composite routes from Alpha to Charters Towers

Cheapest
7 h 16 min
Car
603 km.
from $33
Other
9 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
399 km.
from $571.04
24 h 23 min
399 km.
from $1539.68
19 h 41 min
Bus, Train
398 km.
from $206.72
20 h 50 min
399 km.
from $257.32

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.44–$1,081.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$699.59

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alpha to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.44–$43.25
Bus from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.88–$108.12
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.68–$190.80
Bus from Townsville to Charters
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.62–$34.34

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville station to Blue
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.44–$38.16

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.33–$89.04

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
9h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.44–$1,880.93
Train from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
9h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$1,205.69
Train from Townsville station to Charters
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.34–$383.49

Questions and Answers

What is the most economical method for traveling from Alpha to Charters Towers?

The most economical method for traveling from Alpha to Charters Towers is to drive, which costs $83.00 - $127.69 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the best mode of transportation to travel from Alpha to Charters Towers?

The best mode of transportation to travel from Alpha to Charters Towers is to drive, which takes 7 hours and 16 minutes and costs $83.00 - $127.69.

Do you have to take a bus with transfers to get from Alpha to Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Alpha to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Rockhampton and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

Does a direct train service operate between Alpha and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct train service from Alpha to Charters Towers station. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Charters Towers station via Rockhampton and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.

What is the distance between Alpha and Charters Towers?

815 km. The road distance is 603.3 km.

How can I travel from Alpha to Charters Towers without a car using public transportation?

The best way to get from Alpha to Charters Towers without a car using public transportation is to bus and train which takes 19 hours and 41 minutes and costs $102.15 to $2,170.78.

How long is the journey from Alpha to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 9 hours and 21 minutes to travel from Alpha to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alpha to Charters Towers bus from?

Alpha to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alpha station.

Where do I catch the Alpha to Charters Towers train from?

Alpha to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Alpha station.

How do you get from Alpha to Charters Towers?

The best way to get from Alpha to Charters Towers is to bus which takes 20 hours 50 minutes and costs $127.69 - $332.00. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $47.25 - $3,575.40 and takes 24 hours 23 minutes.

Where does the Alpha to Charters Towers bus arrive?

Greyhound Australia operates bus services from Alpha to Charters Towers, arriving at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Alpha to Charters Towers train arrive at?

Queensland Rail Travel operates the Alpha to Charters Towers train services, which arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I travel from Alpha to Charters Towers by car?

The driving distance between Alpha to Charters Towers is 603 km. It takes approximately 7 hours and 16 minutes to drive from Alpha to Charters Towers.

Where can I find accommodation options near Charters Towers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Charters Towers. Prices start at $76.10 per night.
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