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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $190 - $550 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Townsville, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Southern Cross via Townsville, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Melbourne?

The distance between Charters Towers and Melbourne is 2224 km. The road distance is 2305.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $200 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $200 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Charters Towers to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Charters Towers and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Charters Towers. It is currently 7:36 PM in Charters Towers and 8:36 PM in Melbourne.

Where does the Charters Towers to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Melbourne is 2306 km. It takes approximately 27h to drive from Charters Towers to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5268+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Charters Towers to Melbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Charters Towers to Melbourne 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 to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)TSV - MEL
6h 35m
$197–513
Train
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville station
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
4. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
2d 2h
$207–5,926
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
4. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
2d 5h
$346–807
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
2d 8h
Bus, fly to Avalon Airport
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Avalon Airport (AVV)TSV - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
10h 55m
$307–1,173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville station
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
3d 2h
$3,406–9,457
Drive 2,305.6 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Melbourne2,305.6 km
27h
$437–631

Charters Towers to Melbourne by train

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2d 2hAverage Duration

$207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,223.5 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Charters Towers station to Southern Cross via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Townsville, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 2d 8h.

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