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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DRW - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    9h 6m
    $441–1,256

  2. Drive 2,368.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darwin to Charters Towerscar car 2,368.3 km
    23h 8m
    $420–607

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    5. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain train
    5d 6h
    $4,750–21,224

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    5d 7h
    $2,750–14,308

Darwin to Charters Towers by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,750Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,022.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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 Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, then take the bus to Charters Towers All Souls School. 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 6h.

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