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How to get fromDarwin to Charters Towersby plane, car, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Charters Towers by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeDRW - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towerscar
    7h 4m
    $366–1,240

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
    5. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain
    5d 5h
    $4,841–13,715

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
    5. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
    5d 6h
    $2,927–6,800

  4. Drive 2,368.4 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Charters Towerscar2,368.4 km
    23h 2m
    $453–653

Darwin to Charters Towers by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,927Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Charters Towers. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), then drive to Charters Towers. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Charters Towers station via Darwin, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Central station, platform 5, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 5d 5h.

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