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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Mareeba is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Mareeba is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs $95 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Mareeba?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Mareeba. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Mareeba via Townsville and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Mareeba?

The distance between Charters Towers and Mareeba is 578 km. The road distance is 513.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Mareeba without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Charters Towers to Mareeba, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Charters Towers to Mareeba bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Mareeba?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Mareeba is 514 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Charters Towers to Mareeba.

Where can I stay near Mareeba?

There are eight+ hotels available in Mareeba.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Charters Towers to Mareeba by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
10h 50m
$105–157
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville station
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
12h 50m
$48–1,861
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville station
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
11h 50m
$81–1,391
Drive 513.9 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Mareeba513.9 km
6h 4m
$98–141
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)TSV - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
7h 40m
$233–460

Charters Towers to Mareeba by bus

3Weekly Buses

10h 50mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 577.7 km
Duration: 10h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Mareeba via Townsville and Cairns Central Station in around 10h 50m.

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