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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Cardwell is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Cardwell is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Cardwell?

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

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Cardwell?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Cardwell via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Cardwell?

The distance between Charters Towers and Cardwell is 301 km. The road distance is 293.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cardwell without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Charters Towers to Cardwell, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Cardwell?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Cardwell is to bus which takes 5h and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $1,200 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Charters Towers to Cardwell bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charters Towers to Cardwell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Cardwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Cardwell is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Charters Towers to Cardwell.

Where can I stay near Cardwell?

There are nine+ hotels available in Cardwell.

Charters Towers to Cardwell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Charters Towers to Cardwell by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to TownsvilleTownsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to CardwellCairns
5h
$61–107
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationInlander
2. Take the train from Townsville to CardwellSpirit of Queensland
6h 59m
$15–1,126
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville stationCharters Towers
2. Take the train from Townsville to CardwellSpirit of Queensland
5h 59m
$48–656
Drive 293.6 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Cardwell293.6 km
3h 20m
$56–81

Charters Towers to Cardwell by bus

3Weekly Buses

5hAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charters Towers to Cardwell.

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Distance: 301.3 km
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Cardwell via Townsville in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charters Towers station to Cardwell via Townsville station and Townsville in around 6h 59m.

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