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 $190 - $650 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 7h 49m and costs $550 - $1,300.

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 46m and costs $200 - $5,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m 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 11:45 AM in Dubbo and 10:45 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 9m 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)plane DBO - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towerscar
7h 49m
$556–1,284
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towerscar
12h 2m
$199–615
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
4. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus
43h 46m
$202–5,385
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Coffs Harbour Stationbus
3. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus
5. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
44h 16m
$407–919
Drive 1,624.7 km
1. Drive from Dubbo to Charters Towerscar 1,624.7 km
18h 9m
$291–420
Drive to Orange Airport, fly, drive
1. Drive from Dubbo to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane OAG - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towerscar
8h 43m
$532–731
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
4. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
44h 55m
$388–560

Dubbo to Charters Towers by train and bus

4Weekly Services

43h 46mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,599.6 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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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