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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Charters Towers

Composite routes from Mackay to Charters Towers

Cheapest
5 h 57 min
Car
464 km.
from $25
Other
4 h 15 min
Plane
324 km.
from $328.02
8 h 37 min
324 km.
from $616.67
7 h 42 min
Train, Bus
324 km.
from $481.67
9 h 5 min
324 km.
from $113.48
10 h 5 min
324 km.
from $73.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$555.76

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.52–$107.36
Bus from Townsville to Charters
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.47–$34.10

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville station to Blue
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.26–$37.89

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.16–$54.31
Bus from Mackay to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.53–$36.63
Bus from Bowen to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.00–$32.84

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.89–$1,002.75
Train from Townsville station to Charters
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.31–$380.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Charters Towers station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Charters Towers station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Mackay to Charters Towers?

The distance between Mackay and Charters Towers is 476 km. The road distance is 469.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Charters Towers without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $33.70 - $923.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Mackay to Charters Towers, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Charters Towers?

The best way to get from Mackay to Charters Towers is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $52.17 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16.30 - $1195.65 and takes 8h 37m. There are no good options to fly between Mackay to Charters Towers.

Where does the Mackay to Charters Towers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mackay to Charters Towers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Charters Towers is 469 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Mackay 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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