What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers is to ferry and bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 6h 55m and costs $470 - $1,200.

How far is it from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers?

The distance between Hamilton Island and Charters Towers is 456 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $130 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Hamilton Island to Charters Towers - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
9h 30m
$130–223
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
3. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain
10h 24m
$107–1,595
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry
2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus 860
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
4. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus
9h 44m
$123–1,084
Fly, drive
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane HTI - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towerscar
6h 55m
$474–1,112

Hamilton Island to Charters Towers by ferry and bus

3Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers.

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Distance: 456.5 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Charters Towers. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Airlie, walk to Airlie Beach, take the bus to Townsville, then take the bus to Charters Towers All Souls School. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Blue Care Community Centre via Shute Harbour, Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, Proserpine, Mill Street, Proserpine, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 9h 44m.

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