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

The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Charters Towers is to train and fly and drive which costs $210 - $700 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubbo to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 8h 13m and costs $550 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Dubbo and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Lightning Ridge, Brisbane Roma Street and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 55m.

How far is it from Dubbo to Charters Towers?

The distance between Dubbo and Charters Towers is 1600 km. The road distance is 1624.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dubbo to Charters Towers without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 48m and costs $200 - $5,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Dubbo to Charters Towers, including transfers.

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

Dubbo to Charters Towers bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3.

Where does the Dubbo to Charters Towers bus arrive?

Dubbo to Charters Towers bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station.

What is the time difference between Dubbo and Charters Towers?

Charters Towers is 1h behind Dubbo. It is currently 2:38 AM in Dubbo and 1:38 AM in Charters Towers.

Can I drive from Dubbo to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Charters Towers is 1625 km. It takes approximately 18h 6m to drive from Dubbo to Charters Towers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Dubbo to Charters Towers by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)DBO - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towers
8h 13m
$564–921
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station428
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsville
4. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
43h 48m
$202–5,385
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop361
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Coffs Harbour Station
3. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsville
5. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
44h 16m
$407–919
Drive 1,624.7 km
1. Drive from Dubbo to Charters Towers1,624.7 km
18h 6m
$308–445
Drive to Orange Airport, fly, drive
1. Drive from Dubbo to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)OAG - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towers
9h 16m
$476–783
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Central Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)SYD - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towers
12h 2m
$211–675
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane City
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
4. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
44h 55m
$388–560

Dubbo to Charters Towers by train and bus

4Weekly Services

43h 48mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,599.6 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Charters Towers All Souls School via Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, Brisbane Roma Street, and Townsville in around 44h 55m.

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