What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $50 - $75.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach?

The distance between Charters Towers and Forrest Beach is 267 km. The road distance is 260.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $130 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach, including transfers.

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $1,100 and takes 6h 17m.

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Forrest Beach is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach.

Where can I stay near Forrest Beach?

There are 13+ hotels available in Forrest Beach.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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 InghamCairns
4h 36m
$136–192
Drive 260.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Forrest Beach260.2 km
2h 59m
$52–74
Train
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationInlander
2. Take the train from Townsville to InghamSpirit of Queensland
6h 17m
$87–1,021
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville stationCharters Towers
2. Take the train from Townsville to InghamSpirit of Queensland
5h 17m
$120–551

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 267.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Forrest Beach via Townsville and Ingham in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charters Towers station to Forrest Beach via Townsville station, Townsville, and Ingham in around 6h 17m.

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