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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charters Towers to Melbourne

Composite routes from Charters Towers to Melbourne

Cheapest
27 h 52 min
Car
2330 km.
from $128
Other
6 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1975 km.
from $234.95
2 d 2 h 9 min
1976 km.
from $1929.87
2 d 8 h 50 min
1976 km.
from $535.30
10 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1975 km.
from $484.95
3 d 1 h 44 min
Bus, Train
1975 km.
from $2638.20
3 d 3 h 15 min
Bus, Train
1975 km.
from $2528.16

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09

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 Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.22

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 Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Bus from Townsville to Chermside
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$402.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Charters Towers station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.57–$327.71
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$3,055.14

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
Train from Brisbane to Broadmeadows
Ave. Duration:
46h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $130.43 - $347.83 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Townsville, Brisbane Roma Street and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Southern Cross via Townsville, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Melbourne?

The distance between Charters Towers and Melbourne is 2225 km. The road distance is 2336.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $97.83 - $3695.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $97.83 - $3695.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Charters Towers to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Charters Towers and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Charters Towers. It is currently 10:46 in Charters Towers and 11:46 in Melbourne.

Where does the Charters Towers to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Melbourne is 2337 km. It takes approximately 27h 32m to drive from Charters Towers to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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