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

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Rockhampton is to bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $300 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Rockhampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Rockhampton via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Rockhampton?

The distance between Charters Towers and Rockhampton is 745 km. The road distance is 747.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Rockhampton without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 31m and costs $70 - $2,700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Charters Towers to Rockhampton, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Charters Towers to Rockhampton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Rockhampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Rockhampton is 747 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Charters Towers to Rockhampton.

Where can I stay near Rockhampton?

There are 84+ hotels available in Rockhampton.

Charters Towers to Rockhampton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Charters Towers to Rockhampton 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 Airportbus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane TSV - ROK
5h 10m
$309–655
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Servicesbus Charters Towers
2. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
12h 31m
$74–2,654
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsvillebus Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
14h 5m
$126–307
Drive 747.4 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Rockhamptoncar 747.4 km
8h 36m
$141–204
Bus via Saint Lawrence
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Servicesbus
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Saint Lawrencebus
3. Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton George Streetbus
15h 3m
$144–209

Charters Towers to Rockhampton by bus and train

4Weekly Services

12h 31mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.9 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Rockhampton via Townsville in around 14h 5m.

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