What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Thursday Island?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Thursday Island is to bus and fly and ferry which costs $550 - $900 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Thursday Island?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Thursday Island is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 8h 12m and costs $550 - $900.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Thursday Island?

The distance between Charters Towers and Thursday Island is 1233 km.

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Thursday Island?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Charters Towers to Thursday Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

Charters Towers to Thursday Island - one way to travel via bus, plane

There is 1 way to get from Charters Towers to Thursday Island by bus, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane TSV - HID
3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry
8h 12m
$561–871

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

$238Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charters Towers to Thursday Island.

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Distance: 1,233 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Charters Towers to Thursday Island. However, you can take the bus to Townsville Airport, walk to Townsville Airport (TSV) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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