What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Beach to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Beach to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Beach to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Mission Beach to Charters Towers is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct train between Mission Beach and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct train from Mission Beach to Charters Towers station. However, there are services departing from Tully and arriving at Charters Towers station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Mission Beach to Charters Towers?

The distance between Mission Beach and Charters Towers is 379 km. The road distance is 369.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mission Beach to Charters Towers without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $190 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Mission Beach to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Mission Beach to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mission Beach to Charters Towers train from?

Mission Beach to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Tully station.

Where does the Mission Beach to Charters Towers train arrive?

Mission Beach to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mission Beach to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Beach to Charters Towers is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Mission Beach to Charters Towers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Mission Beach to Charters Towers - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mission Beach to Charters Towers by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus Charters Towers
6h 31m
$198–1,012
Drive 369.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mission Beach to Charters Towerscar 369.2 km
4h 19m
$68–98
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission Beachtaxi
2. Take the bus from Mission Beach to Townsvillebus
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
6h 53m
$183–280
Train
1. Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain Inlander
7h 26m
$187–1,507
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission Beachtaxi
2. Take the bus from Mission Beach to Townsvillebus
3. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain
8h 26m
$178–776

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Distance: 379 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Mission Beach to Charters Towers station via Tully, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 7h 26m.

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