There are 4 ways to get from Hughenden to Charters Towers by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Hughenden to Charters TowersTownsville
3h 10m$45–85Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hughenden station to Charters Towers stationInlander
4h 15m$13–927Drive 249.2 km
- Drive from Hughenden to Charters Towers249.2 km
2h 46m$48–69Fly, drive
- Fly from Hughenden Airport (HGD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)HGD - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towers
2h 40m$212–369
Hughenden to Charters Towers by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hughenden to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Hughenden to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $210 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hughenden and arriving at Charters Towers. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hughenden station station and arriving at Charters Towers station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Hughenden and Charters Towers is 249 km. The road distance is 249.2 km.
The best way to get from Hughenden to Charters Towers without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $45 - $85.
The bus from Hughenden to Charters Towers takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Hughenden to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Hughenden station.
Hughenden to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Hughenden station.
The best way to get from Hughenden to Charters Towers is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $950 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Hughenden, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Hughenden to Charters Towers 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Hughenden station to Charters Towers station twice a week. Tickets cost $13–927 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Hughenden Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–310
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Hughenden station to Charters Towers station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–927
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–190
- AChoice
- $13–60
- Gold Class
- $741
- Heritage Class
- $927
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Hughenden to Charters Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–65
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
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More Questions & Answers
Hughenden to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Charters Towers station.
Hughenden to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Charters Towers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hughenden to Charters Towers is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Hughenden to Charters Towers.
There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.