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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charters Towers to Mackay

Composite routes from Charters Towers to Mackay

Cheapest
5 h 57 min
Car
464 km.
from $25
Other
7 h 58 min
Bus, Train
323 km.
from $94.02
8 h 58 min
324 km.
from $615.22
9 h 15 min
324 km.
from $113.57
5 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
324 km.
from $332.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$478.26

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
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$92.39

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$862.91
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 Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Mackay is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Mackay via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Mackay via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Mackay?

The distance between Charters Towers and Mackay is 523 km. The road distance is 464.1 km.

How do I travel from Charters Towers to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 58m and costs $34.78 - $923.91 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Charters Towers to Mackay, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Mackay?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Mackay is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $52.17 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16.30 - $1195.65 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Charters Towers to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charters Towers to Mackay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Mackay is 464 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Charters Towers to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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