There are 5 ways to get from Mossman to Charters Towers by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mossman to Cairns
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
10h 45m$106–162Bus, train via Charters Towers station
cheapest- Take the bus from Mossman to Cairns
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers station
12h 6m$50–1,887Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mossman to Cairns
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
11h 11m$78–1,392Drive 550.4 km
- Drive from Mossman to Charters Towers550.4 km
6h 36m$106–152Bus, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Mossman to Smithfield
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)CNS - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towers
6h 37m$231–444
Mossman to Charters Towers by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mossman to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mossman to Charters Towers is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Mossman to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Mossman and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Cairns Central Station and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Mossman and Charters Towers is 592 km. The road distance is 550.4 km.
The best way to get from Mossman to Charters Towers without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Mossman to Charters Towers, including transfers.
Mossman to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Mossman station.
Mossman to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mossman to Charters Towers is 550 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Mossman to Charters Towers.
There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.
What companies run services between Mossman, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mossman to Charters Towers All Souls School via Cairns Central Station and Townsville in around 10h 45m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–340
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–230
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–1,267
- 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
- $85–210
- AChoice
- $17–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
Train from Townsville station to Charters Towers station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–526
- 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
- $85–180
- AChoice
- $7–35
- Gold Class
- $420
- Heritage Class
- $526
- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Mossman to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Mossman to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $30–50
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide








