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

The cheapest way to get from Garbutt to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garbutt to Charters Towers is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Garbutt and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Garbutt to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Meenan St at Dearness Street and arriving at Blue Care Community Centre via Stockland Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Garbutt to Charters Towers?

The distance between Garbutt and Charters Towers is 147 km. The road distance is 135.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Garbutt to Charters Towers without a car is to line 205 bus and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Garbutt to Charters Towers, including transfers.

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

Garbutt to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Meenan St at Dearness Street station.

Train or bus from Garbutt to Charters Towers?

The best way to get from Garbutt to Charters Towers is to line 205 bus and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $550 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Garbutt to Charters Towers bus arrive?

Garbutt to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Townsville Shopping Centre, Ross River Road station.

Can I drive from Garbutt to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Garbutt to Charters Towers is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Garbutt to Charters Towers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Garbutt to Charters Towers - 4 ways to travel via train, line 205 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Garbutt to Charters Towers by bus, train, car, 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.

Line 205 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Meenan St at Dearness Street to Townsville Shopping Centre, Ross River Road205 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stockland Shopping Centre to Blue Care Community CentreCharters Towers
3h 6m
$36–56
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationInlander
4h 24m
$8–552
Drive 135.8 km
1. Drive from Garbutt to Charters Towers135.8 km
1h 32m
$27–38
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls SchoolMount Isa
3h 16m
$32–52

Garbutt to Charters Towers by bus

5Weekly Buses

3h 6mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.8 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Meenan St at Dearness Street to Blue Care Community Centre via Stockland Shopping Centre in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville station to Charters Towers station twice a week. Tickets cost $7–526 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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