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

The cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Charters Towers is to ferry and drive which costs $50 - $70 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Charters Towers is to ferry and drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $50 - $70.

How far is it from Magnetic Island to Charters Towers?

The distance between Magnetic Island and Charters Towers is 146 km.

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

The best way to get from Magnetic Island to Charters Towers without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h and costs $55 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Magnetic Island to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Charters Towers by ferry, bus, train, 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 Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus Mount Isa
3h
$60–80
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain Inlander
4h 38m
$38–581
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Charters Towerscar
1h 55m
$55–70
Ferry, bus via Mater Health Services
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Mater Health Services to Blue Care Community Centrebus Charters Towers
3h 41m
$66–86

Magnetic Island to Charters Towers by ferry and bus

3Weekly Services

3hAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 146 km
Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Charters Towers. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, then take the bus to Charters Towers All Souls School. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Charters Towers station via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, and Townsville station in around 4h 38m.

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