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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 39 min
Car
478 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:
$119.57–$304.35

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57

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:
$18.48–$29.35

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:
$22.83–$32.61

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:
$30.43–$41.30

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:
$10.87–$789.10
Train from Charters Towers station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.57–$327.71

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and 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 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Cairns?

The distance between Charters Towers and Cairns is 438 km. The road distance is 479.2 km.

How do I travel 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 8h 30m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Charters Towers to Cairns, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Charters Towers to Cairns?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $1195.65 and takes 10h 30m. There are no good options to fly between Charters Towers to Cairns.

Where does the Charters Towers to Cairns bus arrive?

Charters Towers to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Where does the Charters Towers to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Cairns?

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

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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