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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Mackay is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $250 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Mackay via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Mackay via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Mackay?

The distance between Charters Towers and Mackay is 477 km. The road distance is 464.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 45m and costs $55 - $1,500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Charters Towers to Mackay, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Mackay?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Mackay is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $2,000 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Charters Towers to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charters Towers to Mackay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Mackay is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Charters Towers to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

Charters Towers to Mackay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Charters Towers to Mackay by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Mackay (MKY)TSV - MKY
3h 55m
$259–655
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationInlander
2. Take the train from Townsville to MackaySpirit of Queensland
8h 58m
$26–1,926
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health ServicesCharters Towers
2. Take the train from Townsville to MackaySpirit of Queensland
7h 45m
$58–1,454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to TownsvilleTownsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to MackayBrisbane
9h 5m
$91–197
Drive 464.2 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Mackay464.2 km
5h 20m
$88–127
Bus via Bowen
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowen
3. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackay
10h
$101–152

Charters Towers to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.9 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Mackay via Townsville in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charters Towers station to Mackay via Townsville station and Townsville in around 8h 58m.

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