How to Travel from
Cairns to Charters Towers
by Plane, Route or Car
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Cairns, Australia → Charters Towers, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Charters Towers
Composite routes from Cairns to Charters Towers
Cheapest
5 h 40 min
Car
479 km.
from $26
Other
4 h 15 min
Plane
354 km.
from $273.50
9 h 51 min
354 km.
from $578.72
8 h 5 min
354 km.
from $110.52
8 h 56 min
Train, Bus
354 km.
from $443.72
8 h 30 min
354 km.
from $58.33
Route Navigator Cairns - Charters Towers
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 73 м
73 м
Turn sharp right onto Florence Street
Florence Street, 17 м
17 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 1 km 277 м
1 km 277 м
Keep right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 18 м
18 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 80 km 570 м
80 km 570 м
Continue onto Palmerston Drive
Palmerston Drive, 3 km 981 м
3 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Avenue
River Avenue, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 91 km 378 м
91 km 378 м
Turn slight left onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 145 km 445 м
145 km 445 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take 14 toward City
Bruce Highway, City, 14, 5 km 366 м
5 km 366 м
Keep left onto Woolcock Road
Woolcock Road, 6 km 252 м
6 km 252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 2 km 591 м
2 km 591 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 1 km 213 м
1 km 213 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Street
Palmerston Street, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
Turn right onto Kings Road
Kings Road, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Balls Lane
Balls Lane, 1 km 768 м
1 km 768 м
Continue
14 м
14 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 107 м
2 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 675 м
2 km 675 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 3 km 559 м
3 km 559 м
Keep left onto 17 and take A6 toward Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, A6, 1 km 1 м
1 km 1 м
Continue onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 193 м
193 м
Continue onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 634 м
120 km 634 м
Keep left onto New Queen Road
New Queen Road, 2 km 891 м
2 km 891 м
Turn right onto New Queen Road
New Queen Road, 71 м
71 м
Turn right onto Devereux Street
Devereux Street, 474 м
474 м
Turn left onto Aplin Street East
Aplin Street East, 390 м
390 м
Turn left onto Cooper Street
Cooper Street, 168 м
168 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52
Bus from Townsville to Charters
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35
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:
$21.74–$32.61
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10
Train from Townsville station to Charters
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.57–$327.71
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 8h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Charters Towers?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Is there a direct train between Cairns and Charters Towers?
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Charters Towers station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Charters Towers station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
How far is it from Cairns to Charters Towers?
The distance between Cairns and Charters Towers is 429 km. The road distance is 479.1 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Charters Towers without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $54.35 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Charters Towers?
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cairns to Charters Towers, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Charters Towers bus from?
Cairns to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Charters Towers train from?
Cairns to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train or bus from Cairns to Charters Towers?
The best way to get from Cairns to Charters Towers is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $54.35 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $1195.65 and takes 9h 51m.
Where does the Cairns to Charters Towers bus arrive?
Cairns to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Where does the Cairns to Charters Towers train arrive?
Cairns to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Charters Towers?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Charters Towers is 479 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Cairns to Charters Towers.
Where can I stay near Charters Towers?
There are 11+ hotels available in Charters Towers. Prices start at $64.78 per night.
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