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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Kuranda is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Kuranda is to bus and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $320 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Kuranda?

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

How far is it from Charters Towers to Kuranda?

The distance between Charters Towers and Kuranda is 462 km. The road distance is 504.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Kuranda without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $95 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Charters Towers to Kuranda, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Kuranda is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $1,900 and takes 12h.

Where does the Charters Towers to Kuranda bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Kuranda is 504 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Charters Towers to Kuranda.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 998+ hotels available in Kuranda.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Charters Towers to Kuranda by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)TSV - CNS
4h 24m
$329–575
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationInlander
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
12h
$41–1,851
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to TownsvilleTownsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central StationPm16
10h 10m
$98–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health ServicesCharters Towers
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
10h 47m
$73–1,379
Drive 504.1 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Kuranda504.1 km
6h 6m
$96–138

Charters Towers to Kuranda by bus

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10h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 461.8 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Kuranda via Townsville and Cairns Central Station in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charters Towers station to Kuranda via Townsville station, Townsville, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 12h.

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