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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $200 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Cairns?

The distance between Charters Towers and Cairns is 511 km. The road distance is 475.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Charters Towers to Cairns, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Cairns?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $1,900 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Charters Towers to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charters Towers to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Cairns is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Charters Towers to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

Charters Towers to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Charters Towers to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsvillebus Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
8h 30m
$81–122
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
10h 30m
$24–1,826
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville stationbus Charters Towers
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
9h 30m
$57–1,356
Drive 475.6 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Cairnscar 475.6 km
5h 33m
$90–130
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
5h 10m
$209–485

Charters Towers to Cairns by bus

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8h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 510.8 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Cairns Central Station via Townsville in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charters Towers station to Cairns Central Station via Townsville station and Townsville in around 10h 30m.

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