What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Charters Towers is to bus which costs $110 - $260 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Charters Towers is to fly and drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $370 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Charters Towers?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Charters Towers. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Charters Towers?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mount Isa station station and arriving at Charters Towers station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h 25m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Charters Towers?

The distance between Mount Isa and Charters Towers is 922 km. The road distance is 769.3 km.

How do I travel from Mount Isa to Charters Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Charters Towers without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $110 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Mount Isa to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Charters Towers bus from?

Mount Isa to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Charters Towers train from?

Mount Isa to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.

Train or bus from Mount Isa to Charters Towers?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Charters Towers is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $3,200 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Mount Isa to Charters Towers bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Charters Towers station.

Where does the Mount Isa to Charters Towers train arrive?

Mount Isa to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Charters Towers station.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Charters Towers is 769 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Mount Isa to Charters Towers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Mount Isa to Charters Towers - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mount Isa to Charters Towers by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)ISA - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towers
3h 32m
$370–1,268
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Charters Towers stationInlander
17h 25m
$40–3,127
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Charters TowersTownsville
9h 55m
$110–260
Drive 769.3 km
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Charters Towers769.3 km
8h 23m
$146–211

Mount Isa to Charters Towers by bus (Greyhound)

3Weekly Buses

9h 55mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 922.2 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Mount Isa to Charters Towers 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–260 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mount Isa station to Charters Towers station twice a week. Tickets cost $40–3,127 and the journey takes 17h 25m.

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