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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Canberra is to bus and fly which costs $220 - $600 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Canberra is to bus and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $320 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Canberra via Townsville, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Canberra?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Canberra Station via Townsville, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 28m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Canberra?

The distance between Charters Towers and Canberra is 1958 km. The road distance is 2021.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Canberra without a car is to train which takes 43h 28m and costs $170 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Charters Towers to Canberra, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Canberra?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Canberra is to train which takes 43h 28m and costs $170 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $750 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Charters Towers to Canberra bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Charters Towers and Canberra?

Canberra is 1h ahead of Charters Towers. It is currently 9:31 AM in Charters Towers and 10:31 AM in Canberra.

Where does the Charters Towers to Canberra train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Canberra is 2021 km. It takes approximately 22h 49m to drive from Charters Towers to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 873+ hotels available in Canberra.

Charters Towers to Canberra - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Charters Towers to Canberra by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus, fly to Canberra International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)TSV - CBR
8h 6m
$321–611
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville station
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
4. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
43h 28m
$171–5,731
Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville station
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
45h 1m
$298–5,239
Drive 2,021.3 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Canberra2,021.3 km
22h 49m
$383–553
Bus, fly to Sydney International Airport
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)TSV - SYD
3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
9h 6m
$224–575
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
45h 6m
$331–652
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
2d
$401–732

Charters Towers to Canberra by train

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43h 28mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,957.8 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Charters Towers station to Canberra Station via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 43h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Canberra via Townsville, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 2d.

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