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

The cheapest way to get from Bamaga to Charters Towers is to ferry and fly and drive which costs $480 - $4,500 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bamaga to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $750 - $7,000.

How far is it from Bamaga to Charters Towers?

The distance between Bamaga and Charters Towers is 1265 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Bamaga to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Bamaga to Charters Towers - 2 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Bamaga to Charters Towers by ferry, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, ferry to Horn Island Airport, fly, drive
best
1. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Island
2. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Island
3. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Townsville Airport (TSV)HID - TSV
4. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towers
8h 7m
$485–4,449
Fly from Northern Peninsula Airport, drive
1. Fly from Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) to Townsville Airport (TSV)ABM - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towers
5h 50m
$771–6,593

Horn Island Airport (HID) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

$441Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bamaga to Charters Towers.

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Distance: 1,265.4 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Bamaga, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Bamaga to Charters Towers. However, you can drive to Seisia, take the ferry to Thursday Island, take the ferry to Horn Island, drive to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), then drive to Charters Towers. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), then drive to Charters Towers.

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