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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charters Towers to Cairns

Composite routes from Charters Towers to Cairns

Cheapest
5 h 40 min
Car
480 km.
from $26
Other
5 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
354 km.
from $283.83
10 h 30 min
354 km.
from $586.96
8 h 30 min
354 km.
from $84.76
9 h 30 min
Bus, Train
353 km.
from $88.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.12–$1,017.59

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
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 Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.71–$38.16

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$48.34

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.72–$923.43
Train from Charters Towers station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.34–$383.49

Questions and Answers

What is the most economical way to travel from Charters Towers to Cairns by means of transport?

$57.46 - $83.00

What is the quickest route to travel from Charters Towers to Cairns?

The quickest route to travel from Charters Towers to Cairns is to take a bus and fly which takes 5 hours and 5 minutes and costs $127.69 - $395.85.

Does a bus run directly from Charters Towers to Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Do you have to take a train with a transfer to get from Charters Towers to Cairns?

No, you don't have to take a train with a transfer to get from Charters Towers to Cairns. You can take a service from Charters Towers station that arrives at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the price of a one-way ticket to London?

A one-way ticket to London costs £150.

How can I get from Charters Towers to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 8 hours and 30 minutes and costs $57.46 - $83.00.

How long does it take to travel from Charters Towers to Cairns, including any transfers?

It takes approximately 5 hours 5 minutes to get from Charters Towers to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Charters Towers to Cairns bus from?

Charters Towers to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charters Towers All Souls School station.

Where can I catch the Charters Towers to Cairns train from?

Queensland Rail Travel operates the Charters Towers to Cairns train services from Charters Towers station.

What is the best way to travel from Charters Towers to Cairns?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $57.46 - $83.00. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17.88 - $1,404.62 and takes 10h 30m. There are no good options to fly between Charters Towers and Cairns.

Where does the Greyhound Australia Charters Towers to Cairns bus arrive?

Greyhound Australia's Charters Towers to Cairns bus services arrive at Townsville station.

Where does the Charters Towers to Cairns train service arrive?

The Charters Towers to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can you drive from Charters Towers to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers and Cairns is 479 km. It takes approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes to drive from Charters Towers to Cairns.

What is the best time to visit Cairns?

The best time to visit Cairns is between May and October.
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