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How to get fromCharters Towers to Borroloolaby bus, plane, taxi, car or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Charters Towers to Borroloola by bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Townsville Airport, fly, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane TSV - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    12h 43m
    $689–1,955

  2. Drive 1,459.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charters Towers to Borroloolacar car 1,459.8 km
    25h 59m
    $278–401

  3. Bus, train to Cairns, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Servicesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane CNS - MCV
    4. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    19h 50m
    $716–3,054

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mac Arthur River (MCV) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Charters Towers to Borroloola. However, you can take the bus to Townsville Airport, walk to Townsville Airport (TSV) airport, fly to Mac Arthur River (MCV), then take the taxi to Borroloola. Alternatively, you can drive from Charters Towers to Borroloola in around 25h 59m.

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