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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooktown to Charters Towers

Composite routes from Cooktown to Charters Towers

Cheapest
9 h 35 min
Car
785 km.
from $43
Other
5 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
521 km.
from $321.49
17 h 21 min
Bus, Train
521 km.
from $159.64
13 h 44 min
522 km.
from $127.93
10 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
521 km.
from $192.72
14 h
522 km.
from $158.22
14 h 26 min
Bus, Train
521 km.
from $139.89

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04
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 Cooktown to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22
Bus from Cooktown to Kuranda
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.13–$59.78
Bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78
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 Cooktown to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Charters Towers is to bus which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooktown and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooktown to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Cooktown and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Cairns and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Cooktown to Charters Towers?

The distance between Cooktown and Charters Towers is 606 km. The road distance is 814 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooktown to Charters Towers without a car is to bus via Cairns which takes 13h 44m and costs $97.83 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cooktown to Charters Towers, including transfers.

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

Cooktown to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cooktown station.

Where does the Cooktown to Charters Towers bus arrive?

Cooktown to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Cooktown to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooktown to Charters Towers is 814 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Cooktown 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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